Compositions and methods for the treatment of congenital ichthyoses

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure provides recombinant nucleic acids comprising one or more polynucleotides encoding an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide; viruses comprising the recombinant nucleic acids; compositions comprising the recombinant nucleic acids and/or viruses; methods of their use; and articles of manufacture or kits thereof.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a national stage application under 35 U.S.C. § 371of International Application No. PCT/US2020/049070, filedinternationally on Sep. 2, 2020, which claims the priority benefit ofU.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/895,045, filed Sep. 3, 2019,which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates, in part, to recombinant nucleic acids,viruses, medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of theiruse for treating subjects harboring loss-of-function mutations in,and/or pathogenic variants of, one or more ichthyosis-associated genesand/or for providing prophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief ofone or more signs or symptoms of congenital ichthyosis, e.g., X-linkedichthyosis (XLI), epidermolytic ichthyoses (EI), ichthyosis vulgaris(IV), lamellar ichthyosis (LI), congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma(CIE), harlequin ichthyosis (HI), etc.

BACKGROUND

Congenital ichthyoses are a heterogenous group of disorders manifestingat birth or infancy with visible scaling and/or thickening of the skin,which may be accompanied by variable degrees of redness (erythema), skinfragility, and/or blistering, as well as abnormalities of the hair,nails, and/or mucus membranes. Scaling and/or thickening of theoutermost layer of the skin (hyperkeratosis) may be generalized orlocalized, may involve other organ systems (syndromic ichthyosis), ormay be limited to skin and skin appendages (non-syndromic ichthyosis).The management of congenital ichthyoses is a life-long endeavor, whichremains largely symptomatic. At present, disease treatment or managementis generally supportive, and commonly focuses on skin lubrication and/orreducing scaling. Thus, there exists a clear need for novel treatmentoptions for all forms of congenital ichthyoses. The present disclosureaddresses this and other needs.

All references cited herein, including patent applications, patentpublications, non-patent literature, and UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Accessionnumbers are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety, as ifeach individual reference were specifically and individually indicatedto be incorporated by reference.

BRIEF SUMMARY

In some embodiments, provided herein are recombinant nucleic acids(e.g., recombinant herpes viral genomes) comprising the coding sequenceof one or more ichthyosis-associated genes (e.g., a polynucleotideencoding a wild-type and/or functional ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide) for use in viruses (e.g., herpes viruses), compositions,pharmaceutical formulations, medicaments, and/or methods useful forsupplementing or treating ichthyosis-associated gene deficiencies in asubject in need thereof (e.g., a subject naturally harboring pathogenicvariants of such gene(s)) and/or for providing prophylactic, palliative,or therapeutic relief of a wound, disorder, or disease of the skin in asubject having, or at risk of developing, one or more signs or symptomsof congenital ichthyosis (e.g., X-linked ichthyosis, lamellarichthyosis, harlequin ichthyosis, etc.).

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to a recombinant herpesvirus genome comprising one or more polynucleotides encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes virus genome is replication competent. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes virus genome is replication defective. In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the recombinant herpes virus genome is selected from a recombinantherpes simplex virus genome, a recombinant varicella zoster virusgenome, a recombinant human cytomegalovirus genome, a recombinantherpesvirus 6A genome, a recombinant herpesvirus 6B genome, arecombinant herpesvirus 7 genome, a recombinant Kaposi'ssarcoma-associated herpesvirus genome, and any derivatives thereof. Insome embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome is a recombinant herpessimplex virus genome. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome is a recombinant type 1 herpes simplex virus(HSV-1) genome, a recombinant type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2)genome, or any derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes simplex virus genome is a recombinant type 1 herpes simplex virus(HSV-1) genome.

In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome has beenengineered to reduce or eliminate expression of one or more toxic herpessimplex virus genes. In some embodiments that may be combined with anyof the preceding embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome comprises an inactivating mutation. In some embodiments, theinactivating mutation is in a herpes simplex virus gene. In someembodiments, the inactivating mutation is a deletion of the codingsequence of the herpes simplex virus gene. In some embodiments, theherpes simplex virus gene is selected from Infected Cell Protein (ICP)0, ICP4, ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, thymidine kinase (tk), Long Unique Region(UL) 41, and UL55. In some embodiments that may be combined with any ofthe preceding embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in one or both copies of the ICP4gene. In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene. In some embodiments that may becombined with any of the preceding embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises an inactivating mutation in the UL41gene. In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in one or both copies of the ICP0 gene. In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in the ICP27 gene. In some embodiments that may be combinedwith any of the preceding embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplexvirus genome comprises an inactivating mutation in the UL55 gene. Insome embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the Joint region. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises a deletion of theJoint region. In some embodiments that may be combined with any of thepreceding embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises the one or more polynucleotides encoding theichthyosis-associated polypeptide within one or both copies of the ICP4viral gene loci. In some embodiments that may be combined with any ofthe preceding embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises the one or more polynucleotides encoding theichthyosis-associated polypeptide within the ICP22 viral gene locus. Insome embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises theone or more polynucleotides encoding the ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide within the UL41 viral gene locus.

In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide is not atransglutaminase (TGM) polypeptide. In some embodiments, theichthyosis-associated polypeptide is not a transglutaminase 1 (TGM1)polypeptide or a transglutaminase 5 (TGM5) polypeptide. In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide is selected from an ATP-bindingcassette sub-family A member 12 polypeptide (ABCA12), a1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide (ABHD5),an Aldehyde dehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide (ALDH3A2), anArachidonate 12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide (ALOX12B), aHydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide (ALOXE3), an AP-1 complexsubunit sigma-1A polypeptide (AP1S1), an Arylsulfatase E polypeptide(ARSE), a Caspase-14 polypeptide (CASP14), a Corneodesmosin polypeptide(CDSN), a Ceramide synthase 3 polypeptide (CERS3), a Carbohydratesulfotransferase 8 polypeptide (CHST8), a Claudin-1 polypeptide (CLDN1),a Cystatin-A polypeptide (CSTA), a Cytochrome P450 4F22 polypeptide(CYP4F22), a 3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerasepolypeptide (EBP), an Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein4 polypeptide (ELOVL4), a Filaggrin polypeptide (FLG), a Filaggrin 2polypeptide (FLG2), a Gap junction beta-2 polypeptide (GJB2), a Gapjunction beta-3 polypeptide (GJB3), a Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide(GJB4), a Gap junction beta-6 polypeptide (GJB6), a3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide (KDSR), a Keratin, typeII cytoskeletal 1 polypeptide (KRT1), a Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2epidermal polypeptide (KRT2), a Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 9polypeptide (KRT9), a Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 10 polypeptide(KRT10), a Lipase member N polypeptide (LIPN), a Loricrin polypeptide(LOR), a Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2 protease polypeptide(MBTPS2), a Magnesium transporter NIPA4 polypeptide (NIPAL4), aSterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptide(NSDHL), a Peroxisomal targeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide (PEX7), aD-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase polypeptide (PHGDH), a Phytanoyl-CoAdioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide (PHYH), Patatin-like phospholipasedomain-containing protein 1 polypeptide (PNPLA1), a Proteasomematuration protein polypeptide (POMP), a Phosphoserine aminotransferasepolypeptide (PSAT1), a Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 9Cmember 7 polypeptide (SDR9C7), a Serpin B8 polypeptide (SERPINB8), aLong-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide (SLC27A4), aSynaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide (SNAP29), a Suppressor oftumorigenicity 14 protein polypeptide (ST14), a Steryl-sulfatasepolypeptide (STS), a Sulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide (SULT2B1), aVacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 33B polypeptide (VPS33B),and a CAAX prenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide (ZMPSTE24). In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide is a human ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide. In some embodiments that may be combined with any of thepreceding embodiments, the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide comprises asequence having at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%,at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to anamino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS: 102-152 or 155. In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide is selected from ABCA12, ABHD5,ALDH3A2, ALOX12B, ALOXE3, AP1S1, ARSE, CASP14, CDSN, CERS3, CHST8,CLDN1, CSTA, CYP4F22, ELOVL4, KDSR, LIPN, MBTPS2, NIPAL4, PEX7, PHGDH,PHYH, PNPLA1, POMP, PSAT1, SDR9C7, SERPINB8, SLC27A4, SNAP29, ST14, STS,VPS33B, and ZMPSTE24. In some embodiments, the ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide is selected from ABCA12, ABHD5, ALDH3A2, ALOX12B, ALOXE3,AP1S1, CASP14, CDSN, CERS3, CHST8, CLDN1, CSTA, CYP4F22, ELOVL4, KDSR,LIPN, NIPAL4, PEX7, PHGDH, PHYH, PNPLA1, POMP, PSAT1, SDR9C7, SERPINB8,SLC27A4, SNAP29, ST14, VPS33B, and ZMPSTE24. In some embodiments, theichthyosis-associated polypeptide is selected from ARSE, MBTPS2, andSTS. In some embodiments, the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide is STS.

In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome has reducedcytotoxicity when introduced into a target cell as compared to acorresponding wild-type herpes virus genome. In some embodiments, thetarget cell is a cell of the epidermis and/or dermis. In someembodiments, the target cell is a human cell.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a herpes viruscomprising any of the recombinant herpes virus genomes described herein.In some embodiments, the herpes virus is replication competent. In someembodiments, the herpes virus is replication defective. In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the herpes virus has reduced cytotoxicity as compared to a correspondingwild-type herpes virus. In some embodiments that may be combined withany of the preceding embodiments, the herpes virus is selected from aherpes simplex virus, a varicella zoster virus, a human cytomegalovirus,a herpesvirus 6A, a herpesvirus 6B, a herpesvirus 7, and a Kaposi'ssarcoma-associated herpesvirus. In some embodiments that may be combinedwith any of the preceding embodiments, the herpes virus is a herpessimplex virus. In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virus is a type 1herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), a type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2), orany derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virusis a type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).

Other aspects of the present disclosure related to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising any of the recombinant herpes virus genomesand/or any of the herpes viruses described herein and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition is suitable for topical, transdermal, subcutaneous,intradermal, oral, intranasal, intratracheal, sublingual, buccal,rectal, vaginal, inhaled, intravenous, intraarterial, intramuscular,intracardiac, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, transmucosal, intravitreal,subretinal, intraarticular, peri-articular, local, or epicutaneousadministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition issuitable for topical, transdermal, subcutaneous, intradermal, ortransmucosal administration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition is suitable for topical, transdermal, or intradermaladministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition issuitable for topical administration.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to the use of any of therecombinant herpes virus genomes and/or herpes viruses described hereinas a medicament.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to the use of any of therecombinant herpes virus genomes and/or herpes viruses described hereinin a therapy.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to the use of any of theherpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein inthe manufacture of a medicament for treating one or more forms ofcongenital ichthyosis.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of congenital ichthyosis in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the congenital ichthyosis is selected fromharlequin ichthyosis (HI), autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis(ARCI), lamellar ichthyosis (LI), congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma(CIE), Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS), Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS),mental retardation, enteropathy, deafness, peripheral neuropathy,ichthyosis, and keratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome, chondrodysplasia punctata1 (CDPX1), chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome(PSS), neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndrome,ichthyosis vulgaris, keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID),palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma withsensorineural hearing loss (PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantarkeratoderma (EPPK), erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Cloustonsyndrome, progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolyticichthyosis (EI), superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrinkeratoderma, ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP)syndrome, Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiformnevus and limb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxovasyndrome, keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosingkeratoderma (KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS),cerebral dysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantarkeratoderma (CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and restrictive dermopathy. Seee.g., U.S. Pat. No. 10,525,090 which is incorporated herein by referencein its entirety for all purposes.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of harlequin ichthyosis (HI) in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises oneor more polynucleotides encoding an ABCA12 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS) in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises oneor more polynucleotides encoding an ABHD5 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Sjogren-Larsson syndrome in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises oneor more polynucleotides encoding an ALDH3A2 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) in asubject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding apolypeptide selected from ALOX12B, ALOXE3, CASP14, CERS3, CYP4F22, LIPN,NIPAL4, PNPLA1, SDR9C7, SLC27A4, ST14, and SULT2B1.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of mental retardation, enteropathy, deafness, peripheralneuropathy, ichthyosis, and keratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome in a subjectin need thereof comprising administering to the subject an effectiveamount of any of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositionsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virusgenome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding an AP1S1polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of chondrodysplasia punctata 1 (CDPX1) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions describedherein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genomecomprises one or more polynucleotides encoding an ARSE polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions describedherein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genomecomprises one or more polynucleotides encoding an EBP polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of peeling skin syndrome (PSS) in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises oneor more polynucleotides encoding a polypeptide selected from CDSN,CHST8, CSTA, FLG2, and SERPINB8.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndromein a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding aCLDN1 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of ichthyosis vulgaris in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a FLG polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome, Cloustonsyndrome, and/or palmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearingloss (PPK/SNHL) in a subject in need thereof comprising administering tothe subject an effective amount of any of the herpes viruses and/orpharmaceutical compositions described herein. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotidesencoding a polypeptide selected from GJB2 and GJB6.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions describedherein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genomecomprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a polypeptide selectedfrom GJB3 and GJB4.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia in a subject inneed thereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amountof any of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositionsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virusgenome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a KDSRpolypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) and/or superficialepidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI) in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a polypeptide selected from KRT1, KRT2, andKRT10.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (EPPK) in a subjectin need thereof comprising administering to the subject an effectiveamount of any of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositionsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virusgenome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a KRT9polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of loricrin keratoderma in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a LOR polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP)syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to thesubject an effective amount of any of the herpes viruses and/orpharmaceutical compositions described herein. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotidesencoding a MBTPS2 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform nevus and limbdefects (CHILD) syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a NSDHL polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Refsum disease in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a polypeptide selected from PEX7 and PHYH.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Neu-Laxova in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a polypeptide selected from PHGDH and PSAT1.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosingkeratoderma (KLICK) syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a POMP polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions describedherein. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genomecomprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a SLC27A4 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of cerebral dysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, andpalmoplantar keratoderma (CEDNIK) syndrome in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises oneor more polynucleotides encoding a SNAP29 polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of X-linked ichthyosis in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of the herpesviruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a STS polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of arthrogryposis-renal dysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndromein a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the herpes viruses and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding aVPS33B polypeptide.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of restrictive dermopathy in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe herpes viruses and/or pharmaceutical compositions described herein.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome comprises oneor more polynucleotides encoding a ZMPSTE24 polypeptide.

In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments that may becombined with any of the preceding embodiments, the subject's genomecomprises a pathogenic variant of an ichthyosis-associated gene. In someembodiments that may be combined with any of the preceding embodiments,the subject's genome comprises a loss-of-function mutation in anichthyosis-associated gene.

In some embodiments that may be combined with any of the precedingembodiments, the herpes virus or pharmaceutical composition isadministered topically, transdermally, subcutaneously, epicutaneously,intradermally, orally, sublingually, buccally, rectally, vaginally,intravenously, intraarterially, intramuscularly, intraosseously,intracardially, intraperitoneally, transmucosally, intravitreally,subretinally, intraarticularly, peri-articularly, locally, or viainhalation to the subject. In some embodiments, the herpes virus orpharmaceutical composition is administered topically, transdermally,subcutaneously, intradermally, or transmucosally to the subject. In someembodiments, the herpes virus or pharmaceutical composition isadministered topically, transdermally, or intradermally to the subject.In some embodiments, the herpes virus or pharmaceutical composition isadministered topically to the subject. In some embodiments that may becombined with any of the preceding embodiments, the skin of the subjectis abraded or made more permeable prior to administration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-1I show schematics of wild-type and modified herpes simplexvirus genomes. FIG. 1A shows a wild-type herpes simplex virus genome.FIG. 1B shows a modified herpes simplex virus genome comprisingdeletions of the coding sequence of ICP4 (both copies), with anexpression cassette containing a polynucleotide encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide integrated at each of the ICP4 loci.FIG. 1C shows a modified herpes simplex virus genome comprisingdeletions of the coding sequences of ICP4 (both copies) and UL41, withan expression cassette containing a polynucleotide encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide integrated at each of the ICP4 loci.FIG. 1D shows a modified herpes simplex virus genome comprisingdeletions of the coding sequences of ICP4 (both copies) and UL41, withan expression cassette containing a polynucleotide encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide integrated at the UL41 locus. FIG. 1Eshows a modified herpes simplex virus genome comprising deletions of thecoding sequences of ICP4 (both copies) and ICP22, with an expressioncassette containing a polynucleotide encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide integrated at each of the ICP4 loci. FIG. 1F shows amodified herpes simplex virus genome comprising deletions of the codingsequences of ICP4 (both copies) and ICP22, with an expression cassettecontaining a polynucleotide encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide integrated at the ICP22 locus. FIG. 1G shows a modifiedherpes simplex virus genome comprising deletions of the coding sequencesof ICP4 (both copies), UL41, and ICP22, with an expression cassettecontaining a polynucleotide encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide integrated at each of the ICP4 loci. FIG. 1H shows amodified herpes simplex virus genome comprising deletions of the codingsequences of ICP4 (both copies), UL41, and ICP22, with an expressioncassette containing a polynucleotide encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide integrated at the UL41 locus. FIG. 1I shows a modifiedherpes simplex virus genome comprising deletions of the coding sequencesof ICP4 (both copies), UL41, and ICP22, with an expression cassettecontaining a polynucleotide encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide integrated at the ICP22 locus.

FIGS. 2A-2G show in vitro assessments of HSV-TGM1 in immortalized andprimary TGM1-deficient human ARCI keratinocytes grown in low calciumcell culture medium. FIG. 2A shows dose-dependent detection of humanTGM1 DNA copies at increasing multiplicities of infection (MOIs) ofHSV-TGM1 in immortalized keratinocytes, as assessed by qPCR. Data ispresented as the average of two replicates ±SEM. FIG. 2B showsdose-dependent expression of human TGM1 transcripts at increasing MOIsof HSV-TGM1 in immortalized keratinocytes, as assessed by qRT-PCR. Datais presented as the average of two replicates ±SEM. FIG. 2C showsHSV-TGM1-mediated TGM1 protein expression in infected immortalizedkeratinocytes by western blot. FIG. 2D shows representativeimmunofluorescence images of human TGM1 protein expression upon HSV-TGM1infection of immortalized keratinocytes. FIG. 2E shows representativeimmunofluorescence images of HSV-TGM1-dependent TGM1 enzymatic activityin immortalized keratinocytes. FIG. 2F shows HSV-TGM1-mediated TGM1protein expression in infected primary cells by western blot analysis.FIG. 2G shows representative immunofluorescence images of human TGM1protein expression upon HSV-TGM1 infection of primary cells. For theseexperiments, uninfected (mock) and HSV-mCherry infected (mCherry) cellswere used as negative controls; normal primary keratinocytes (NPK) wereused as a positive control. DAPI staining was used to visualize nuclei.GAPDH was used as a loading control. For western blot andimmunofluorescence analyses, quantification of protein levels andfluorescence intensities are provided for each condition. Bar: 130 μm.

FIGS. 3A-3B show in vitro assessments of HSV-TGM1 in immortalizedTGM1-deficient human ARCI keratinocytes grown in high calcium cellculture medium. FIG. 3A shows representative immunofluorescence imagesof human TGM1 protein expression upon HSV-TGM1 infection of immortalizedkeratinocytes. FIG. 3B shows representative immunofluorescence images ofHSV-TGM1-dependent TGM1 enzymatic activity in immortalizedkeratinocytes. Uninfected (mock) cells were used as negative controls;normal primary keratinocytes (NPK) were used as a positive control. DAPIstaining was used to visualize nuclei. Quantification of fluorescenceintensities are provided for each condition. Bar: 130 μm.

FIG. 4 shows in vitro assessment of HSV-TGM1 in primary TGM1-deficienthuman ARCI keratinocytes grown in high calcium cell culture medium.Representative immunofluorescence images of human TGM1 proteinexpression upon HSV-TGM1 infection of primary keratinocytes. Uninfected(mock) cells were used as negative controls; normal primarykeratinocytes (NPK) were used as a positive control. DAPI staining wasused to visualize nuclei. Quantification of fluorescence intensities areprovided for each condition. Bar: 130 μm.

FIGS. 5A-5B show viability assessments after HSV-TGM1 infection ofprimary TGM1-deficient human ARCI keratinocytes grown in low and highcalcium cell culture medium. FIG. 5A shows representative brightfieldimages of primary keratinocytes, grown in low or high calcium cellculture medium, 48 hours after infection with HSV-TGM1 at the indicatedMOIs. Uninfected (mock) cells were used as a negative control. FIG. 5Bshows viability assessment of HSV-TGM1-infected primary LI patientkeratinocytes at 48 h post-infection as determined by MTS Assay. Foreach condition, data is presented as the average of three separateexperiments (with triplicate wells)±SEM. Bar: 370 μm.

FIGS. 6A-6D show in vivo evaluation of HSV-TGM1 via multiple routes oftopical delivery to BALB/c mice. FIG. 6A shows representativehematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained samples harvested from tape strippedor acetone permeabilized BALB/c mouse skin treated topically with eitherHSV-TGM1 (low or high dose) or negative control (vehicle). FIG. 6B showsdose-dependent detection of human TGM1 DNA copies in mouse skin biopsiesharvested 48 hours after permeabilization by tape stripping or acetonetreatment and application of HSV-TGM1 (low or high dose) or negativecontrol (vehicle), as assessed by qPCR. FIG. 6C shows dose-dependentexpression of human TGM1 transcripts in mouse skin biopsies harvested 48hours after permeabilization by tape stripping or acetone treatment andapplication of HSV-TGM1 (low or high dose) or negative control(vehicle), as assessed by qRT-PCR. For each vehicle control condition inthe qPCR and qRT-PCR analysis, data is presented as the average of twotissue samples (two replicates tested/tissue sample)±SEM; for eachHSV-TGM1 condition, data is presented as the average of four tissuesamples (two replicates tested/tissue sample)±SEM. FIG. 6D showsrepresentative immunofluorescence images of human TGM1, mouse loricrin,and mouse integrin alpha-6 protein localization in mouse skin biopsiesharvested 48 hours after skin barrier disruption by acetone treatment ortape stripping and application of HSV-TGM1 (low or high dose) ornegative control (vehicle). DAPI staining was used to visualize nuclei.Bar: 50 μm.

FIG. 7 shows in vivo evaluation of mouse TGM1 transcription uponHSV-TGM1 infection via multiple routes of topical delivery to BALB/cmice. Fold change of mouse TGM1 RNA copies in skin biopsies harvested 48hours after permeabilization by tape stripping or acetone treatment andapplication of HSV-TGM1 (low or high dose) or vehicle alone relative tountreated control skin, as assessed by qPCR. For each vehicle condition,data is presented as the average of two tissue samples (two replicatestested/tissue sample)±SEM; for each HSV-TGM1 condition, data ispresented as the average of four tissue samples (two replicatestested/tissue sample)±SEM. ns: not significant (p>0.05), as determinedby two-tailed Student's T-test. Bar: 50 μm.

FIGS. 8A-8C show in vivo short-term pharmacokinetics of HSV-TGM1 upontopical delivery to BALB/c mice. FIG. 8A shows detection of human TGM1DNA copies in skin biopsies harvested at the indicated timepoints fromBALB/c mice treated topically with either HSV-TGM1 or negative control(vehicle). FIG. 8B shows detection of human TGM1 transcripts in skinbiopsies harvested at the indicated timepoints from BALB/c mice treatedtopically with either HSV-TGM1 or negative control (vehicle). For eachvehicle control condition in the qPCR and qRT-PCR analysis, data ispresented as the average of two tissue samples (two replicatestested/tissue sample)±SEM; for each HSV-TGM1 condition, data ispresented as the average of four tissue samples (two replicatestested/tissue sample)±SEM. FIG. 8C shows representativeimmunofluorescence images of human TGM1 and mouse loricrin proteinlocalization in mouse skin biopsies harvested at the indicatedtimepoints from BALB/c mice treated topically with either HSV-TGM1 ornegative control (vehicle). DAPI staining was used to visualize nuclei.Bar: 50 μm.

FIGS. 9A-9D show in vivo pharmacokinetics of HSV-TGM1 upon single andrepeat topical delivery to BALB/c mice. FIG. 9A shows H&E-stained skinbiopsies taken from BALB/c mice treated and harvested at the indicatedtimepoints after a single or repeat topical dose of either HSV-TGM1 ornegative control (vehicle). FIG. 9B shows detection of human TGM1 DNAcopies in skin biopsies taken from BALB/c mice treated and harvested atthe indicated timepoints after a single or repeat topical dose of eitherHSV-TGM1 or negative control (vehicle). FIG. 9C shows detection of humanTGM1 transcripts in skin biopsies taken from BALB/c mice treated andharvested at the indicated timepoints after a single or repeat topicaldose of either HSV-TGM1 or negative control (vehicle). For each vehiclecontrol condition in the qPCR and qRT-PCR analysis, data is presented asthe average of two tissue samples (two replicates tested/tissuesample)±SEM; for each HSV-TGM1 condition, data is presented as theaverage of four or six tissue samples (two replicates tested/tissuesample)±SEM. FIG. 9D shows representative immunofluorescence images ofhuman TGM1 and mouse loricrin protein colocalization in skin biopsiestaken from BALB/c mice treated and harvested at the indicated timepointsafter a single or repeat topical dose of either HSV-TGM1 or negativecontrol (vehicle). DAPI staining was used to visualize nuclei. Bar: 50μm.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to recombinantnucleic acids (e.g., recombinant herpes viral genomes) comprising one ormore polynucleotides encoding one or more ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptides (e.g., encoding wild-type and/or functionalichthyosis-associated polypeptides), and/or use of these recombinantnucleic acids in viruses (e.g., herpes viruses), compositions,formulations, medicaments, and/or methods in order to supplement ortreat endogenous ichthyosis-associated gene deficiencies (e.g., in asubject whose genome naturally harbors a pathogenic variant of theichthyosis-associated gene(s)). Without wishing to be bound by theory,it is believed that the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,compositions, formulations, medicaments, and methods described hereinwill help to treat the existing skin abnormalities in individualssuffering from congenital ichthyosis (such as individuals suffering fromX-linked ichthyosis), as well as prevent or delay reformation of woundsor skin abnormalities in treated subjects.

The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, andthe like. It should be recognized, however, that such a description isnot intended as a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure butis instead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

I. General Techniques

The techniques and procedures described or referenced herein aregenerally well understood and commonly employed using conventionalmethodology by those skilled in the art, such as, for example, thewidely utilized methodologies described in Sambrook et al., MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual 3d edition (2001) Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.; Current Protocols inMolecular Biology (F. M. Ausubel, et al. eds., (2003)); the seriesMethods in Enzymology (Academic Press, Inc.): PCR 2: A PracticalApproach (M. J. MacPherson, B. D. Hames and G. R. Taylor eds. (1995)),Harlow and Lane, eds. (1988); Oligonucleotide Synthesis (M. J. Gait,ed., 1984); Methods in Molecular Biology, Humana Press; Cell Biology: ALaboratory Notebook (J. E. Cellis, ed., 1998) Academic Press; AnimalCell Culture (R. I. Freshney), ed., 1987); Introduction to Cell andTissue Culture (J. P. Mather and P. E. Roberts, 1998) Plenum Press; Celland Tissue Culture: Laboratory Procedures (A. Doyle, J. B. Griffiths,and D. G. Newell, eds., 1993-8) J. Wiley and Sons; Gene Transfer Vectorsfor Mammalian Cells (J. M. Miller and M. P. Calos, eds., 1987); PCR: ThePolymerase Chain Reaction, (Mullis et al., eds., 1994); Short Protocolsin Molecular Biology (Wiley and Sons, 1999).

II. Definitions

Before describing the present disclosure in detail, it is to beunderstood that the present disclosure is not limited to particularcompositions or biological systems, which can, of course, vary. It isalso to be understood that the terminology used herein is for thepurpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended tobe limiting.

As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include pluralreferents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, forexample, reference to “a molecule” optionally includes a combination oftwo or more such molecules, and the like.

As used herein, the term “and/or” may include any and all combinationsof one or more of the associated listed items. For example, the term “aand/or b” may refer to “a alone”, “b alone”, “a or b”, or “a and b”; theterm “a, b, and/or c” may refer to “a alone”, “b alone”, “c alone”, “aor b”, “a or c”, “b or c”, “a, b, or c”, “a and b”, “a and c” or, “b andc”, or “a, b, and c”; etc.

As used herein, the term “about” refers to the usual error range for therespective value readily known to the skilled person in this technicalfield. Reference to “about” a value or parameter herein includes (anddescribes) embodiments that are directed to that value or parameter perse.

It is understood that aspects and embodiments of the present disclosureinclude “comprising”, “consisting”, and “consisting essentially of”aspects and embodiments.

As used herein, the terms “polynucleotide”, “nucleic acid sequence”,“nucleic acid”, and variations thereof shall be generic topolydeoxyribonucleotides (containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose), topolyribonucleotides (containing D-ribose), to any other type ofpolynucleotide that is an N-glycoside of a purine or pyrimidine base,and to other polymers containing non-nucleotidic backbones, providedthat the polymers contain nucleobases in a configuration that allows forbase pairing and base stacking, as found in DNA and RNA. Thus, theseterms include known types of nucleic acid sequence modifications, forexample, substitution of one or more of the naturally occurringnucleotides with an analog, and inter-nucleotide modifications.

As used herein, a nucleic acid is “operatively linked” or “operablylinked” when it is placed into a functional relationship with anothernucleic acid sequence. For example, a promoter or enhancer is operablylinked to a coding sequence if it affects the transcription of thesequence; or a ribosome binding site is operably linked to a codingsequence if it is positioned so as to facilitate translation. Generally,“operatively linked” or “operably linked” means that the DNA or RNAsequences being linked are contiguous.

As used herein, the term “vector” refers to discrete elements that areused to introduce heterologous nucleic acids into cells for eitherexpression or replication thereof. An expression vector includes vectorscapable of expressing nucleic acids that are operatively linked withregulatory sequences, such as promoter regions, that are capable ofeffecting expression of such nucleic acids. Thus, an expression vectormay refer to a DNA or RNA construct, such as a plasmid, a phage,recombinant virus, or other vector that, upon introduction into anappropriate host cell, results in expression of the nucleic acids.Appropriate expression vectors are well known to those of skill in theart and include those that are replicable in eukaryotic cells and thosethat remain episomal or those which integrate into the host cell genome.

As used herein, an “open reading frame” or “ORF” refers to a continuousstretch of nucleic acids, either DNA or RNA, that encode a protein orpolypeptide. Typically, the nucleic acids comprise a translation startsignal or initiation codon, such as ATG or AUG, and a termination codon.

As used herein, an “untranslated region” or “UTR” refers to untranslatednucleic acids at the 5′ and/or 3′ ends of an open reading frame. Theinclusion of one or more UTRs in a polynucleotide may affectpost-transcriptional regulation, mRNA stability, and/or translation ofthe polynucleotide.

As used herein, the term “transgene” refers to a polynucleotide that iscapable of being transcribed into RNA and translated and/or expressedunder appropriate conditions, after being introduced into a cell. Insome embodiments, it confers a desired property to a cell into which itwas introduced, or otherwise leads to a desired therapeutic ordiagnostic outcome.

As used herein, the terms “polypeptide,” “protein,” and “peptide” areused interchangeably and may refer to a polymer of two or more aminoacids.

As used herein, a “subject”, “host”, or an “individual” refers to anyanimal classified as a mammal, including humans, domestic and farmanimals, and zoo, sports, or pet animals, such as dogs, horses, cats,cows, as well as animals used in research, such as mice, rats, hamsters,rabbits, and non-human primates, etc. In some embodiments, the mammal ishuman.

As used herein, the terms “pharmaceutical formulation” or“pharmaceutical composition” refer to a preparation which is in such aform as to permit the biological activity of the active ingredient(s) tobe effective, and which contains no additional components which areunacceptably toxic to a subject to which the composition or formulationwould be administered. “Pharmaceutically acceptable” excipients (e.g.,vehicles, additives) are those which can reasonably be administered to asubject mammal to provide an effective dose of the active ingredient(s)employed.

As used herein, “cutaneous administration” or “cutaneouslyadministering” refers to the delivery of a composition to a subject bycontacting, directly or otherwise, a formulation comprising thecomposition to all (“systemic”) or a portion (“topical”) of the skin ofa subject. The term encompasses several routes of administrationincluding, but not limited to, topical and transdermal. Topicaladministration may be used as a means to deliver a composition to theepidermis or dermis of a subject, or to specific strata thereof.

As used herein, an “effective amount” is at least the minimum amountrequired to affect a measurable improvement or prevention of one or moresymptoms of a particular disorder. An “effective amount” may varyaccording to factors such as the disease state, age, sex, and weight ofthe patient. An effective amount is also one in which any toxic ordetrimental effects of the treatment are outweighed by thetherapeutically beneficial effects. For prophylactic use, beneficial ordesired results include results such as eliminating or reducing therisk, lessening the severity, or delaying the onset of the disease, itscomplications and intermediate pathological phenotypes presenting duringdevelopment of the disease. For therapeutic use, beneficial or desiredresults include clinical results such as decreasing one or more symptomsresulting from the disease, increasing the quality of life of thosesuffering from the disease, decreasing the dose of other medicationsused to treat symptoms of the disease, delaying the progression of thedisease, and/or prolonging survival. An effective amount can beadministered in one or more administrations. For purposes of the presentdisclosure, an effective amount of a recombinant nucleic acid, virus,and/or pharmaceutical composition is an amount sufficient to accomplishprophylactic or therapeutic treatment either directly or indirectly. Asis understood in the clinical context, an effective amount of arecombinant nucleic acid, virus, and/or pharmaceutical composition mayor may not be achieved in conjunction with another drug, compound, orpharmaceutical composition. Thus, an “effective amount” may beconsidered in the context of administering one or more therapeuticagents, and a single agent may be considered to be given in an effectiveamount if, in conjunction with one or more other agents, a desirableresult may be or is achieved.

As used herein, “treatment” refers to clinical intervention designed toalter the natural course of the individual or cell being treated duringthe course of clinical pathology. Desirable effects of treatment includedecreasing the rate of disease/disorder/defect progression,ameliorating, or palliating the disease/disorder/defect state, andremission or improved prognosis. For example, an individual issuccessfully “treated” if one or more symptoms associated withcongenital ichthyosis (e.g., X-linked ichthyosis, LI, CIE, HI, etc.) aremitigated or eliminated.

As used herein, the term “delaying progression of” adisease/disorder/defect refers to deferring, hindering, slowing,retarding, stabilizing, and/or postponing development of thedisease/disorder/defect. This delay can be of varying lengths or time,depending on the history of the disease/disorder/defect and/or theindividual being treated. As is evident to one of ordinary skill in theart, a sufficient or significant delay can, in effect, encompassprevention, in that the individual does not develop the disease.

III. Recombinant Nucleic Acids

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to recombinant nucleicacids (e.g., isolated recombinant nucleic acids) comprising one or more(e.g., one or more, two or more, three or more, four or more, five ormore, ten or more, etc.) polynucleotides encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide (e.g., a human ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide such as a Steryl-sulfatase polypeptide). In someembodiments, the present disclosure relates to recombinant nucleic acids(e.g., isolated recombinant nucleic acids) comprising one or more (e.g.,one or more, two or more, three or more, four or more, five or more, tenor more, etc.) polynucleotides encoding two or more (e.g., two or more,three or more, four or more, five or more, etc.) ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptides. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acidcomprises one or more polynucleotides encoding two or more identicalichthyosis-associated polypeptides. In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding two or moredifferent ichthyosis-associated polypeptides.

In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is a vector. In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is a viral vector. In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is a herpes viral vector. Insome embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is a herpes simplex virusamplicon. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is arecombinant herpes virus genome. In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid is a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome is arecombinant type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) genome.

Polynucleotides Encoding Ichthyosis-Associated Polypeptides

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a recombinantnucleic acid comprising one or more polynucleotides comprising thecoding sequence of an ichthyosis-associated gene. In some embodiments,an ichthyosis-associated gene is a wild-type and/or functional versionof a gene that has been identified as comprising a pathogenic variantand/or loss-of-function mutation that is correlated with, causative of,or contributes to one or more forms of congenital ichthyosis (e.g., apathogenic variant and/or loss-of function mutation in gene identifiedin a patient suffering from one or more of harlequin ichthyosis (HI),autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI), lamellar ichthyosis(LI), congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), Chanarin-Dorfmansyndrome (CDS), Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS), mental retardation,enteropathy, deafness, peripheral neuropathy, ichthyosis, andkeratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome, chondrodysplasia punctata 1 (CDPX1),chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome (PSS),neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndrome, ichthyosisvulgaris, keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID), palmoplantarkeratoderma (PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearingloss (PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (EPPK),erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Clouston syndrome, progressivesymmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI),superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrin keratoderma,ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome,Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform nevus andlimb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxova syndrome,keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma(KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS), cerebraldysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantar keratoderma(CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and/or restrictive dermopathy).Genes harboring pathogenic variants and/or loss-of-function mutationsthat are correlated with, causative of, or contribute to one or moreforms of congenital ichthyosis include, e.g., ABCA12, ABHD5, ALDH3A2,ALOX12B, ALOXE3, AP1S1, ARSE, CASP14, CDSN, CERS3, CHST8, CLDN1, CSTA,CYP4F22, EBP, ELOVL4, FLG, FLG2, GJB2, GJB3, GJB4, GJB6, KDSR, KRT1,KRT2, KRT9, KRT10, LIPN, LOR, MBTPS2, NIPAL4, NSDHL, PEX7, PHGDH, PHYH,PNPLA1, POMP, PSAT1, SDR9C7, SERPINB8, SLC27A4, SNAP29, ST14, STS,SULT2B1, VPS33B, and ZMPSTE24.

The coding sequence of any suitable ichthyosis-associated gene(including any isoform thereof) known in the art may be encoded by apolynucleotide of the present disclosure, including, for example, anABCA12 gene (such as a human ABCA12 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBIGene ID: 26154), an ABHD5 gene (such as a human ABHD5 gene, e.g., asdisclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 51099), an ALDH3A2 gene (such as a humanALDH3A2 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 224), an ALOX12B gene(such as a human ALOX12B gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 242),an ALOXE3 gene (such as a human ALOXE3 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBIGene ID: 59344), an AP1S1 gene (such as a human AP1S1 gene, e.g., asdisclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 1174), an ARSE gene (such as a human ARSEgene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 415), a CASP14 gene (such as ahuman CASP14 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 23581), a CDSNgene (such as a human CDSN gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID:1041), a CERS3 gene (such as a human CERS3 gene, e.g., as disclosed byNCBI Gene ID: 204219), a CHST8 gene (such as a human CHST8 gene, e.g.,as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 64377), a CLDN1 gene (such as a humanCLDN1 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 9076), a CSTA gene (suchas a human CSTA gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 1475), aCYP4F22 gene (such as a human CYP4F22 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBIGene ID: 126410), an EBP gene (such as a human EBP gene, e.g., asdisclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 10682), an ELOVL4 gene (such as a humanELOVL4 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 6785), a FLG gene (suchas a human FLG gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 2312), a FLG2gene (such as a human FLG2 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID:388698), a GJB2 gene (such as a human GJB2 gene, e.g., as disclosed byNCBI Gene ID: 2706), a GJB3 gene (such as a human GJB3 gene, e.g., asdisclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 2707), a GJB4 gene (such as a human GJB4gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 127534), a GJB6 gene (such asa human GJB6 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 10804), a KDSRgene (such as a human KDSR gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID:2531), a KRT1 gene (such as a human KRT1 gene, e.g., as disclosed byNCBI Gene ID: 3848), a KRT2 gene (such as a human KRT2 gene, e.g., asdisclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 3849), a KRT9 gene (such as a human KRT9gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 3857), a KRT10 gene (such as ahuman KRT10 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 3858), an LIPNgene (such as a human LIPN gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID:643418), an LOR gene (such as a human LOR gene, e.g., as disclosed byNCBI Gene ID: 4014), an MBTPS2 gene (such as a human MBTPS2 gene, e.g.,as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 51360), an NIPAL4 gene (such as a humanNIPAL4 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 348938), an NSDHL gene(such as a human NSDHL gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 50814),a PEX7 gene (such as a human PEX7 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI GeneID: 5191), a PHGDH gene (such as a human PHGDH gene, e.g., as disclosedby NCBI Gene ID: 26227), a PHYH gene (such as a human PHYH gene, e.g.,as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 5264), a PNPLA1 gene (such as a humanPNPLA1 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 285848), a POMP gene(such as a human POMP gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 51371),a PSAT1 gene (such as a human PSAT1 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBIGene ID: 29968), an SDR9C7 gene (such as a human SDR9C7 gene, e.g., asdisclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 121214), a SERPINB8 gene (such as a humanSERPINB8 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 5271), an SLC27A4gene (such as a human SLC27A4 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID:10999), a SNAP29 gene (such as a human SNAP29 gene, e.g., as disclosedby NCBI Gene ID: 9342), an ST14 gene (such as a human ST14 gene, e.g.,as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 6768), an STS gene (such as a human STSgene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 412), a SULT2B1 gene (such asa human SULT2B1 gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 6820), aVPS33B gene (such as a human VPS33B gene, e.g., as disclosed by NCBIGene ID: 26276), and a ZMPSTE24 gene (such as a human ZMPSTE24 gene,e.g., as disclosed by NCBI Gene ID: 10269). Methods of identifyingichthyosis-associated gene homologs/orthologs from additional speciesare known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, for example,using a nucleic acid sequence alignment program such as the BLAST®blastn suite. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presetdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of any of theichthyosis-associated genes (and/or coding sequences thereof) describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ichthyosis-associated gene.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a codon-optimized variant of the coding sequence of any of theichthyosis-associated genes described herein or known in the art. Insome embodiments, use a of a codon-optimized variant of the codingsequence of an ichthyosis-associated gene increases stability and/oryield of heterologous expression (RNA and/or protein) of the encodedpolypeptide in a target cell, as compared to the stability and/or yieldof heterologous expression of a corresponding, non-codon-optimized,wild-type sequence. Any suitable method known in the art for performingcodon optimization of a sequence for expression in one or more targetcells (e.g., one or more human cells) may be used, including, forexample, by the methods described by Fath et al. (PLoS One. 2011 Mar. 3;6(3): e17596).

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ABCA12 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to a sequence selected from SEQ IDNOS: 1-4. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS: 1-4. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1or SEQ ID NO: 2 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 2000, atleast 3000, at least 4000, at least 5000, at least 6000, at least 7000,but fewer than 7788 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ IDNO: 2. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-7785 of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQID NO: 2. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-7785 of SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO: 2.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3or SEQ ID NO: 4 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 2000, atleast 3000, at least 4000, at least 5000, at least 6000, but fewer than6834 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-6831 of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-6831 of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ABHD5 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5 orSEQ ID NO: 6. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5or SEQ ID NO: 6 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1050 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1047 of SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-1047 of SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 6.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ALDH3A2 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7 orSEQ ID NO: 8. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7 or SEQ ID NO: 8.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 7 or SEQ ID NO: 8. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7or SEQ ID NO: 8 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1527 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 7or SEQ ID NO: 8. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1524 of SEQ IDNO: 7 or SEQ ID NO: 8. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1524 of SEQID NO: 7 or SEQ ID NO: 8.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ALOX12B gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 orSEQ ID NO: 10. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or SEQ ID NO: 10.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or SEQ ID NO: 10. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9or SEQ ID NO: 10 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, at least 2000, but fewer than 2106consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 9 or SEQ ID NO: 10. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-2103 of SEQ ID NO: 9 or SEQ ID NO: 10. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-2106 of SEQ ID NO: 9 or SEQ ID NO: 10.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ALOXE3 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to a sequence selected from SEQ IDNOS: 11-14. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS:11-14.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 11 or SEQ ID NO: 12. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11or SEQ ID NO: 12 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, at least 2000, but fewer than 2136consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 11 or SEQ ID NO: 12. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-2133 of SEQ ID NO: 11 or SEQ ID NO: 12. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-2133 of SEQ ID NO: 11 or SEQ ID NO: 12.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 13 or SEQ ID NO: 14. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 13or SEQ ID NO: 14 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, at least 2000, at least 2250, at least 2500,but fewer than 2532 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 13 or SEQ IDNO: 14. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-2529 of SEQ ID NO: 13 or SEQID NO: 14. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-2529 of SEQ ID NO:13 or SEQ ID NO: 14.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human AP1S1 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15 orSEQ ID NO: 16. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 16.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 16. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15or SEQ ID NO: 16 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least or at least 350, at least 400, at least 450, but fewer than 477consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 16. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-474 of SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 16. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-474 of SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 16.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ARSE gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or SEQ ID NO:18. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or SEQ ID NO: 18.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or SEQ ID NO: 18. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17or SEQ ID NO: 18 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1770 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 17 or SEQ ID NO: 18. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1767 of SEQ ID NO: 17 or SEQ ID NO: 18. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1767 of SEQ ID NO: 17 or SEQ ID NO: 18.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CASP14 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or SEQ ID NO: 20. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or SEQ ID NO: 20.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or SEQ ID NO: 20. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19or SEQ ID NO: 20 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, but fewer than 729 consecutive nucleotides ofSEQ ID NO: 19 or SEQ ID NO: 20. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-726 of SEQ ID NO: 19 or SEQ ID NO: 20. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-726 of SEQ ID NO: 19 or SEQ ID NO: 20.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CDSN gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 21 or SEQ ID NO:22. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 21 or SEQ ID NO: 22.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 21 or SEQ ID NO: 22. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 21or SEQ ID NO: 22 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1590 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 21or SEQ ID NO: 22. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1587 of SEQ IDNO: 21 or SEQ ID NO: 22. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1587 of SEQID NO: 21 or SEQ ID NO: 22.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CERS3 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 23 orSEQ ID NO: 24. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 23 or SEQ ID NO: 24.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 23 or SEQ ID NO: 24. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 23or SEQ ID NO: 24 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1152 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 23 or SEQ ID NO: 24. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1149 of SEQ ID NO: 23 or SEQ ID NO: 24. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-1149 of SEQ ID NO: 23 or SEQ ID NO: 24.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CHST8 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofSEQ ID NO: 25 or SEQ ID NO: 26. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25 or SEQ IDNO: 26.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 25 or SEQ ID NO: 26. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25or SEQ ID NO: 26 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, butfewer than 1275 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 25 or SEQ ID NO:26. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1272 of SEQ ID NO: 25 or SEQID NO: 26. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-272 of SEQ ID NO:25 or SEQ ID NO: 26.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CLDN1 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27 orSEQ ID NO: 28. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27 or SEQ ID NO: 28.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 27 or SEQ ID NO: 28. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27or SEQ ID NO: 28 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, but fewer than 636 consecutive nucleotides ofSEQ ID NO: 27 or SEQ ID NO: 28. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-633 of SEQ ID NO: 27 or SEQ ID NO: 28. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-633 of SEQ ID NO: 27 or SEQ ID NO: 28.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CSTA gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 29 or SEQ ID NO:30. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 29 or SEQ ID NO: 30.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 29 or SEQ ID NO: 30. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 29or SEQ ID NO: 30 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, but fewer than 297 consecutive nucleotides ofSEQ ID NO: 29 or SEQ ID NO: 30. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-294 of SEQ ID NO: 29 or SEQ ID NO: 30. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-294 of SEQ ID NO: 29 or SEQ ID NO: 30.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human CYP4F22 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 31 orSEQ ID NO: 32. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 31 or SEQ ID NO: 32.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 31 or SEQ ID NO: 32. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 31or SEQ ID NO: 32 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1596 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 31or SEQ ID NO: 32. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1593 of SEQ IDNO: 31 or SEQ ID NO: 32. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1593 of SEQID NO: 31 or SEQ ID NO: 32.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human EBP gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33 or SEQ ID NO:34. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33 or SEQ ID NO: 34.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 33 or SEQ ID NO: 34. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 33or SEQ ID NO: 34 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, but fewer than 693 consecutive nucleotides ofSEQ ID NO: 33 or SEQ ID NO: 34. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-690 of SEQ ID NO: 33 or SEQ ID NO: 34. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-690 of SEQ ID NO: 33 or SEQ ID NO: 34.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ELOVL4 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 orSEQ ID NO: 36. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 or SEQ ID NO: 36.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 or SEQ ID NO: 36. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35or SEQ ID NO: 36 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 945 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 35 or SEQ ID NO: 36. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-942 of SEQ ID NO: 35 or SEQ ID NO: 36. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-942 of SEQ ID NO: 35 or SEQ ID NO: 36.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human FLG gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 37 or SEQ ID NO:38. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 37 or SEQ ID NO: 38.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 37 or SEQ ID NO: 38. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 37or SEQ ID NO: 38 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, at least 2000, at least 3000, at least 4000,at least 5000, at least 6000, at least 7000, at least 8000, at least9000, at least 10000, at least 11000, at least 12000, but fewer than12186 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 37 or SEQ ID NO: 38. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-12183 of SEQ ID NO: 37 or SEQ ID NO: 38. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-12183 of SEQ ID NO: 37 or SEQ ID NO: 38.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human FLG2 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 39. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 39.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 39. In some embodiments, the 5′ truncation, 3′truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 39 is apolynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50, at least 75, at least100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, at least 200, at least250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, at least 450, at least500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, at least 1500, at least1750, at least 2000, at least 3000, at least 4000, at least 5000, atleast 6000, at least 7000, but fewer than 7176 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 39. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-7173 of SEQ IDNO: 39. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-7173 of SEQ ID NO: 39.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human GJB2 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO:41. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO: 41.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO: 41. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 40or SEQ ID NO: 41 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, but fewer than 681 consecutive nucleotides ofSEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO: 41. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-678 of SEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO: 41. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-678 of SEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO: 41.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human GJB3 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 42 or SEQ ID NO: 43. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42 or SEQ ID NO:43.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 42 or SEQ ID NO: 43. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42or SEQ ID NO: 43 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 813 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 42 or SEQ ID NO: 43. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-810 of SEQ ID NO: 42 or SEQ ID NO: 43 In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-810 of SEQ ID NO: 42 or SEQ ID NO: 43.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human GJB4 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44 or SEQ ID NO:45. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44 or SEQ ID NO: 45.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 44 or SEQ ID NO: 45. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 44or SEQ ID NO: 45 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 801 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 44 or SEQ ID NO: 45. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-798 of SEQ ID NO: 44 or SEQ ID NO: 45. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-798 of SEQ ID NO: 44 or SEQ ID NO: 45.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human GJB6 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 46 or SEQ ID NO:47. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 46 or SEQ ID NO: 47.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 46 or SEQ ID NO: 47. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 46or SEQ ID NO: 47 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 786 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 46 or SEQ ID NO: 47. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-783 of SEQ ID NO: 46 or SEQ ID NO: 47. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-783 of SEQ ID NO: 46 or SEQ ID NO: 47.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human KDSR gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 48 or SEQ ID NO: 49. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 48 or SEQ ID NO:49.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 48 or SEQ ID NO: 49. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 48or SEQ ID NO: 49 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 999 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 48 or SEQ ID NO: 49. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-996 of SEQ ID NO: 48 or SEQ ID NO: 49. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-996 of SEQ ID NO: 48 or SEQ ID NO: 49.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human KRT1 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50 or SEQ ID NO:51. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50 or SEQ ID NO: 51.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 50 or SEQ ID NO: 51. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 50or SEQ ID NO: 51 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1935 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 50 or SEQ ID NO: 51. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1932 of SEQ ID NO: 50 or SEQ ID NO: 51. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1932 of SEQ ID NO: 50 or SEQ ID NO: 51.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human KRT2 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO:53. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 52or SEQ ID NO: 53 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1920 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1917 of SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1917 of SEQ ID NO: 52 or SEQ ID NO: 53.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human KRT9 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 54 or SEQ ID NO: 55. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence of SEQID NO: 54 or SEQ ID NO: 55.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 54 or SEQ ID NO: 55. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 54or SEQ ID NO: 55 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1872 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 54 or SEQ ID NO: 55. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1869 of SEQ ID NO: 54 or SEQ ID NO: 55. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1869 of SEQ ID NO: 54 or SEQ ID NO: 55.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human KRT10 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 56 orSEQ ID NO: 57. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 56 or SEQ ID NO: 57.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 56 or SEQ ID NO: 57. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 56or SEQ ID NO: 57 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1755 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 56 or SEQ ID NO: 57. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1752 of SEQ ID NO: 56 or SEQ ID NO: 57. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1752 of SEQ ID NO: 56 or SEQ ID NO: 57.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human LIPN gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58 or SEQ ID NO:59. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58 or SEQ ID NO: 59.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 58 or SEQ ID NO: 59. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 58or SEQ ID NO: 59 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1197 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 58 or SEQ ID NO: 59. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1194 of SEQ ID NO: 58 or SEQ ID NO: 59. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-1194 of SEQ ID NO: 58 or SEQ ID NO: 59.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human LOR gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 60 or SEQ ID NO: 61. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence of SEQID NO: 60 or SEQ ID NO: 61.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 60 or SEQ ID NO: 61. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 60or SEQ ID NO: 61 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 939 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 60 or SEQ ID NO: 61. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-936 of SEQ ID NO: 60 or SEQ ID NO: 61. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-936 of SEQ ID NO: 60 or SEQ ID NO: 61.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human MBTPS2 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 62 orSEQ ID NO: 63. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 62 or SEQ ID NO: 63.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 62 or SEQ ID NO: 63. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 62or SEQ ID NO: 63 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1560 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 62or SEQ ID NO: 63. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1557 of SEQ IDNO: 62 or SEQ ID NO: 63. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1557 of SEQID NO: 62 or SEQ ID NO: 63.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human NIPAL4 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to a sequence selected from SEQ IDNOS: 64-67. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS: 64-67. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 64 or SEQ ID NO: 65.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 64 or SEQ ID NO: 65. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 64or SEQ ID NO: 65 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, butfewer than 1401 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 64 or SEQ ID NO:65. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1398 of SEQ ID NO: 64 or SEQID NO: 65. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1398 of SEQ ID NO:64 or SEQ ID NO: 65.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 66 or SEQ ID NO: 67. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 66or SEQ ID NO: 67 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least or at least 350, at least 400, at least 450, at least 500, atleast 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, but fewer than 1344 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 66 or SEQ ID NO: 67. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1341 of SEQ ID NO: 66 or SEQ ID NO: 67. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1341 of SEQ ID NO: 66 or SEQ ID NO: 67.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human NSDHL gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68 orSEQ ID NO: 69. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68 or SEQ ID NO: 69.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 68 or SEQ ID NO: 69. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 68or SEQ ID NO: 69 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1122 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 68 or SEQ ID NO: 69. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1119 of SEQ ID NO: 68 or SEQ ID NO: 69. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-1119 of SEQ ID NO: 68 or SEQ ID NO: 69.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human PEX7 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 70 or SEQ ID NO:71. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 70 or SEQ ID NO: 71.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 70 or SEQ ID NO: 71. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 70or SEQ ID NO: 71 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 972 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 70 or SEQ ID NO: 71. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-969 of SEQ ID NO: 70 or SEQ ID NO: 71. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-969 of SEQ ID NO: 70 or SEQ ID NO: 71.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human PHGDH gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 72 orSEQ ID NO: 73. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 72 or SEQ ID NO: 73.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 72 or SEQ ID NO: 73. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 72or SEQ ID NO: 73 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1602 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 72or SEQ ID NO: 73. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1599 of SEQ IDNO: 72 or SEQ ID NO: 73. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1599 of SEQID NO: 72 or SEQ ID NO: 73.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human PHYH gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74 or SEQ ID NO:75. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74 or SEQ ID NO: 75.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 74 or SEQ ID NO: 75. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 74or SEQ ID NO: 75 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1017 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 74 or SEQ ID NO: 75. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1014 of SEQ ID NO: 74 or SEQ ID NO: 75. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-1014 of SEQ ID NO: 74 or SEQ ID NO: 75.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human PNPLA1 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to a sequence selected from SEQ IDNOS: 76-81. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS: 76-81.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 76 or SEQ ID NO: 77. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 76or SEQ ID NO: 77 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1599 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 76or SEQ ID NO: 77. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1596 of SEQ IDNO: 76 or SEQ ID NO: 77. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1596 of SEQID NO: 76 or SEQ ID NO: 77.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 78 or SEQ ID NO: 79. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 78or SEQ ID NO: 79 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, butfewer than 1314 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 78 or SEQ ID NO:79. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1311 of SEQ ID NO: 78 or SEQID NO: 79. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1311 of SEQ ID NO:78 or SEQ ID NO: 79.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 80 or SEQ ID NO: 81. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 80or SEQ ID NO: 81 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, butfewer than 1341 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 80 or SEQ ID NO:81. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1338 of SEQ ID NO: 80 or SEQID NO: 81. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1338 of SEQ ID NO:80 or SEQ ID NO: 81.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human POMP gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82 or SEQ ID NO:83. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82 or SEQ ID NO: 83.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 82 or SEQ ID NO: 83. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 82or SEQ ID NO: 83 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400,but fewer than 426 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 82 or SEQ IDNO: 83. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-423 of SEQ ID NO: 82 or SEQID NO: 83. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-423 of SEQ ID NO:82 or SEQ ID NO: 83.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human PSAT1 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84 orSEQ ID NO: 85. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84 or SEQ ID NO: 85.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 84 or SEQ ID NO: 85. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 84or SEQ ID NO: 85 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1113 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 84 or SEQ ID NO: 85. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1110 of SEQ ID NO: 84 or SEQ ID NO: 85. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-1110 of SEQ ID NO: 84 or SEQ ID NO: 85.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human SDR9C7 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 86 orSEQ ID NO: 87. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 86 or SEQ ID NO: 87.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 86 or SEQ ID NO: 87. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 86or SEQ ID NO: 87 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 942 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 86 or SEQ ID NO: 87. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-939 of SEQ ID NO: 86 or SEQ ID NO: 87. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-939 of SEQ ID NO: 86 or SEQ ID NO: 87.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human SERPINB8 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 88 orSEQ ID NO: 89. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 88 or SEQ ID NO: 89.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 88 or SEQ ID NO: 89. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 88or SEQ ID NO: 89 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, but fewer than1125 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 88 or SEQ ID NO: 89. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100%sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1122 of SEQ ID NO:88 or SEQ ID NO: 89. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1125 of SEQID NO: 88 or SEQ ID NO: 89.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human SLC27A4 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90 orSEQ ID NO: 91. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90 or SEQ ID NO: 91.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 90 or SEQ ID NO: 91. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 90or SEQ ID NO: 91 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1932 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 90 or SEQ ID NO: 91. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1929 of SEQ ID NO: 90 or SEQ ID NO: 91. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1929 of SEQ ID NO: 90 or SEQ ID NO: 91.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human SNAP29 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 92 orSEQ ID NO: 93. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 92 or SEQ ID NO: 93.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 92 or SEQ ID NO: 93. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 92or SEQ ID NO: 93 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, but fewer than 777 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 92 or SEQ ID NO: 93. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-774 of SEQ ID NO: 92 or SEQ ID NO: 93. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-774 of SEQ ID NO: 92 or SEQ ID NO: 93.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ST14 gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 94 or SEQ ID NO:95. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 94 or SEQ ID NO: 95.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 94 or SEQ ID NO: 95. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 94or SEQ ID NO: 95 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, at least 2000, at least 2500, but fewer than2568 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 94 or SEQ ID NO: 95. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of nucleic acids 1-2565 of SEQ ID NO: 94 or SEQ ID NO: 95. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprisesthe sequence of nucleic acids 1-2565 of SEQ ID NO: 94 or SEQ ID NO: 95.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human STS gene (or a codon-optimizedvariant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 96 or SEQ ID NO:97. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 96 or SEQ ID NO: 97.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 96 or SEQ ID NO: 97. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 96or SEQ ID NO: 97 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, but fewer than 1752 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 96or SEQ ID NO: 97. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1749 of SEQ IDNO: 96 or SEQ ID NO: 97. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of thepresent disclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1749 of SEQID NO: 96 or SEQ ID NO: 97.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human SULT2B1 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153or SEQ ID NO: 154. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 153 or SEQ ID NO: 154.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 153 or SEQ ID NO: 154. In some embodiments, the5′ truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO:153 or SEQ ID NO: 154 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175,at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400,at least 450, at least 500, at least 600, at least 700, at least 800, atleast 900, at least 1000, at least 1050, but fewer than 1098 consecutivenucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 153 or SEQ ID NO: 154. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises a sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1095 of SEQ ID NO: 153 or SEQ ID NO: 154. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises thesequence of nucleic acids 1-1095 of SEQ ID NO: 153 or SEQ ID NO: 154.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human VPS33B gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98 orSEQ ID NO: 99. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98 or SEQ ID NO: 99.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 98 or SEQ ID NO: 99. In some embodiments, the 5′truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 98or SEQ ID NO: 99 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least 50,at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, atleast 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400, atleast 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, atleast 1500, at least 1750, but fewer than 1854 consecutive nucleotidesof SEQ ID NO: 98 or SEQ ID NO: 99. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of nucleic acids1-1851 of SEQ ID NO: 98 or SEQ ID NO: 99. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide of the present disclosure comprises the sequence ofnucleic acids 1-1851 of SEQ ID NO: 98 or SEQ ID NO: 99.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises the coding sequence of a human ZMPSTE24 gene (or acodon-optimized variant thereof). In some embodiments, a polynucleotideof the present disclosure comprises a sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100or SEQ ID NO: 101. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 100 or SEQ ID NO: 101.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a 5′ truncation, a 3′ truncation, or a fragment of thesequence of SEQ ID NO: 100 or SEQ ID NO: 101. In some embodiments, the5′ truncation, 3′ truncation, or fragment of the sequence of SEQ ID NO:100 or SEQ ID NO: 101 is a polynucleotide that has at least 25, at least50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175,at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, or at least 350, at least 400,at least 450, at least 500, at least 750, at least 1000, at least 1250,but fewer than 1428 consecutive nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 100 or SEQ IDNO: 101. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosurecomprises a sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequenceidentity to the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1425 of SEQ ID NO: 100 orSEQ ID NO: 101. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the presentdisclosure comprises the sequence of nucleic acids 1-1425 of SEQ ID NO:100 or SEQ ID NO: 101.

In some embodiments, expression of an ichthyosis-associated gene (e.g.,as described above) in one or more cells of a subject in need thereof(e.g., a subject harboring one or more pathogenic variants and/orloss-of-function mutations in one or both copies of the correspondingendogenous gene) is beneficial for providing prophylactic, palliative,and/or therapeutic relief of one or more signs or symptoms of anautosomal dominant, autosomal semi-dominant, autosomal recessive,X-linked dominant, and/or X-linked recessive form of congenitalichthyosis.

In some embodiments, expression of an ichthyosis-associated gene (e.g.,ABCA12, ABHD5, ALDH3A2, ALOX12B, ALOXE3, AP1S1, ARSE, CASP14, CDSN,CERS3, CHST8, CLDN1, CSTA, CYP4F22, ELOVL4, KDSR, LIPN, MBTPS2, NIPAL4,PEX7, PHGDH, PHYH, PNPLA1, POMP, PSAT1, SDR9C7, SERPINB8, SLC27A4,SNAP29, ST14, STS, SULT2B1, VPS33B, ZMPSTE24) in one or more cells of asubject in need thereof (e.g., a subject harboring one or morepathogenic variants and/or loss-of-function mutations in one or bothcopies of the corresponding endogenous gene) is beneficial for providingprophylactic, palliative, and/or therapeutic relief of one or more signsor symptoms of an autosomal recessive and/or X-linked recessive form ofcongenital ichthyosis.

In some embodiments, expression of an ichthyosis-associated gene (e.g.,ABCA12, ABHD5, ALDH3A2, ALOX12B, ALOXE3, AP1S1, CASP14, CDSN, CERS3,CHST8, CLDN1, CSTA, CYP4F22, ELOVL4, KDSR, LIPN, NIPAL4, PEX7, PHGDH,PHYH, PNPLA1, POMP, PSAT1, SDR9C7, SERPINB8, SLC27A4, SNAP29, ST14,SULT2B1, VPS33B, ZMPSTE24) in one or more cells of a subject in needthereof (e.g., a subject harboring one or more pathogenic variantsand/or loss-of-function mutations in one or both copies of thecorresponding endogenous gene) is beneficial for providing prophylactic,palliative, and/or therapeutic relief of one or more signs or symptomsof an autosomal recessive form of congenital ichthyosis.

In some embodiments, expression of an ichthyosis-associated gene (e.g.,ARSE, MBTPS2, STS) in one or more cells of a subject in need thereof(e.g., a subject harboring one or more pathogenic variants and/orloss-of-function mutations in one or both copies of the correspondingendogenous gene) is beneficial for providing prophylactic, palliative,and/or therapeutic relief of one or more signs or symptoms of anX-linked recessive form of congenital ichthyosis.

A polynucleotide of the present disclosure (e.g., comprising the codingsequence of an ichthyosis-associated gene (i.e., encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide)) may further encode additional codingand non-coding sequences. Examples of additional coding and non-codingsequences may include, but are not limited to, sequences encodingadditional polypeptide tags (e.g., encoded in-frame with theichthyosis-associated polypeptide in order to produce a fusion protein),introns (e.g., native, modified, or heterologous introns), 5′ and/or 3′UTRs (e.g., native, modified, or heterologous 5′ and/or 3′ UTRs), andthe like. Examples of suitable polypeptide tags may include, but are notlimited, to any combination of purification tags, such as his-tags,flag-tags, maltose binding protein and glutathione-S-transferase tags,detection tags, such as tags that may be detected photometrically (e.g.,green fluorescent protein, red fluorescent protein, etc.) and tags thathave a detectable enzymatic activity (e.g., alkaline phosphatase, etc.),tags containing secretory sequences, signal sequences, leader sequences,and/or stabilizing sequences, protease cleavage sites (e.g., furincleavage sites, TEV cleavage sites, Thrombin cleavage sites, etc.), andthe like. In some embodiments, the 5′ and/or 3′UTRs increase thestability, localization, and/or translational efficiency of thepolynucleotides. In some embodiments, the 5′ and/or 3′UTRs improve thelevel and/or duration of protein expression. In some embodiments, the 5′and/or 3′UTRs include elements (e.g., one or more miRNA binding sites,etc.) that may block or reduce off-target expression (e.g., inhibitingexpression in specific cell types (e.g., neuronal cells), at specifictimes in the cell cycle, at specific developmental stages, etc.). Insome embodiments, the 5′ and/or 3′UTRs include elements (e.g., one ormore miRNA binding sites, etc.) that may enhance effector proteinexpression in specific cell types (such as human keratinocytes and/orfibroblasts).

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure isoperably linked to one or more (e.g., one or more, two or more, three ormore, four or more, five or more, ten or more, etc.) regulatorysequences. The term “regulatory sequence” may include enhancers,insulators, promoters, and other expression control elements (e.g.,polyadenylation signals). Any suitable enhancer(s) known in the art maybe used, including, for example, enhancer sequences from mammalian genes(such as globin, elastase, albumin, α-fetoprotein, insulin and thelike), enhancer sequences from a eukaryotic cell virus (such as SV40enhancer on the late side of the replication origin (bp 100-270), thecytomegalovirus early promoter enhancer, the polyoma enhancer on thelate side of the replication origin, adenovirus enhancers, and thelike), and any combinations thereof. Any suitable insulator(s) known inthe art may be used, including, for example, herpes simplex virus (HSV)chromatin boundary (CTRL/CTCF-binding/insulator) elements CTRL1 and/orCTRL2, chicken hypersensitive site 4 insulator (cHS4), humanHNRPA2B1-CBX3 ubiquitous chromatin opening element (UCOE), thescaffold/matrix attachment region (S/MAR) from the human interferon betagene (IFNB1), and any combinations thereof. Any suitable promoter (e.g.,suitable for transcription in mammalian host cells) known in the art maybe used, including, for example, promoters obtained from the genomes ofviruses (such as polyoma virus, fowlpox virus, adenovirus (such asAdenovirus 2), bovine papilloma virus, avian sarcoma virus,cytomegalovirus, a retrovirus, hepatitis-B virus, Simian Virus 40(SV40), and the like), promoters from heterologous mammalian genes (suchas the actin promoter (e.g., the (3-actin promoter), a ubiquitinpromoter (e.g., a ubiquitin C (UbC) promoter), a phosphoglycerate kinase(PGK) promoter, an immunoglobulin promoter, from heat-shock proteinpromoters, and the like), promoters from native and/or homologousmammalian genes, synthetic promoters (such as the CAGG promoter), andany combinations thereof, provided such promoters are compatible withthe host cells. Regulatory sequences may include those which directconstitutive expression of a nucleic acid, as well as tissue-specificregulatory and/or inducible or repressible sequences.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure isoperably linked to one or more heterologous promoters. In someembodiments, the one or more heterologous promoters are one or more ofconstitutive promoters, tissue-specific promoters, temporal promoters,spatial promoters, inducible promoters, and repressible promoters. Insome embodiments, the one or more heterologous promoters are one or moreof the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) immediate early promoter, the humanelongation factor-1 (EF1) promoter, the human (3-actin promoter, thehuman UbC promoter, the human PGK promoter, the synthetic CAGG promoter,and any combinations thereof. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide ofthe present disclosure is operably linked to an HCMV promoter.

In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the presentdisclosure does not comprise a polynucleotide comprising the codingsequence of an ichthyosis-associated gene (i.e., encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide) does not comprise the coding sequenceof a transglutaminase gene (i.e., does not encode a transglutaminasepolypeptide), such as a TGM1 gene or a TGM5 gene. In some embodiments, arecombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosure does not comprise apolynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of a humantransglutaminase gene (i.e., does not encode a human transglutaminasepolypeptide), such as a human TGM1 gene or a human TGM5 gene. In someembodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosure doesnot comprise a polynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of afilaggrin gene or filaggrin 2 gene (i.e., does not encode a filaggrin orfilaggrin 2 polypeptide), such as a human FLG gene or a human FLG2 gene.In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the presentdisclosure does not comprise a polynucleotide comprising the codingsequence of a keratin gene (i.e., does not encode a keratinpolypeptide), such as a KRT1, KRT2, KRT9, KRT10, and/or KRT17 gene. Insome embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosuredoes not comprise a polynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of ahuman keratin gene (i.e., does not encode a human keratin polypeptide),such as a human KRT1 gene, a human KRT2 gene, a human KRT9 gene, a humanKRT10 gene, and/or a human KRT17 gene.

In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the presentdisclosure does not comprise a polynucleotide comprising the codingsequence of (e.g., a transgene encoding) a Collagen alpha-1 (VII) chainpolypeptide (COLT). In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid ofthe present disclosure does not comprise a polynucleotide comprising thecoding sequence of (e.g., a transgene encoding) a Lysyl hydroxylase 3polypeptide (LH3). In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid ofthe present disclosure does not comprise a polynucleotide comparing thecoding sequence of (e.g., a transgene encoding) a Keratin type Icytoskeletal 17 polypeptide (KRT17). In some embodiments, a recombinantnucleic acid of the present disclosure does not comprise apolynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of (e.g., a transgeneencoding) a transglutaminase (TGM) polypeptide (e.g., a humantransglutaminase polypeptide such as a human TGM1 polypeptide and/or ahuman TGM5 polypeptide). In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acidof the present disclosure does not comprise a polynucleotide comprisingthe coding sequence of (e.g., a transgene encoding) a cosmetic protein(e.g., collagen proteins, fibronectins, elastins, lumicans,vitronectins/vitronectin receptors, laminins, neuromodulators,fibrillins, additional dermal extracellular matrix proteins, etc.). Insome embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosuredoes not comprise a polynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of(e.g., a transgene encoding) an antibody (e.g., a full-length antibody,an antibody fragments, etc.). In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleicacid of the present disclosure does not comprise a polynucleotidecomprising the coding sequence of (e.g., a transgene encoding) a serineprotease inhibitor kazal-type (SPINK) polypeptide (e.g., a human SPINKpolypeptide such as a human SPINK5 polypeptide). In some embodiments, arecombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosure does not comprise apolynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of (e.g., a transgeneencoding) a laminin polypeptide (e.g., a human laminin polypeptide suchas a human LAMA3, LAMB3, and/or LAMC2 polypeptide). In some embodiments,a recombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosure does not comprise apolynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of (e.g., a transgeneencoding) a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)polypeptide (e.g., a human CFTR polypeptide). In some embodiments, arecombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosure does not comprise apolynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of (e.g., a transgeneencoding) a Collagen alpha-1 (VII) chain polypeptide, a Lysylhydroxylase 3 polypeptide, a Keratin type I cytoskeletal 17 polypeptide,and/or any chimeric polypeptides thereof. In some embodiments, arecombinant nucleic acid of the present disclosure does not comprise apolynucleotide comprising the coding sequence of (e.g., a transgeneencoding) a Collagen alpha-1 (VII) chain polypeptide, a Lysylhydroxylase 3 polypeptide, a Keratin type I cytoskeletal 17 polypeptide,a transglutaminase (TGM) polypeptide, a filaggrin polypeptide, a SPINKpolypeptide, a CFTR polypeptide, a cosmetic protein, an antibody, and/orany chimeric polypeptides thereof.

Ichthyosis-Associated Polypeptides

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to one or morepolynucleotides encoding a full-length ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide, or any portions thereof (e.g., functional fragments).Ichthyosis-associated polypeptides may be encoded by any of theichthyosis-associated genes described herein. Any suitableichthyosis-associated polypeptide known in the art may be encoded by apolynucleotide of the present disclosure, including, for example, anATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 12 polypeptide (such as a humanATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 12 polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q86UK0), a1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide (such asa human 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide,e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: Q8WTS1), an Aldehydedehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide (such as a human Aldehydedehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: P51648), an Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase12R-type polypeptide (such as a human Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase12R-type polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number:075342), a Hydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide (such as a humanHydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: Q9BYJ1), an AP-1 complex subunit sigma-1Apolypeptide (such as a human AP-1 complex subunit sigma-1A polypeptide,e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: P61966), anArylsulfatase E polypeptide (such as a human Arylsulfatase Epolypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: P51690), aCaspase-14 polypeptide (such as a human Caspase-14 polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: P31944), a Corneodesmosinpolypeptide (such as a human Corneodesmosin polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q15517), a Ceramide synthase 3polypeptide (such as a human Ceramide synthase 3 polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q8IU89), a Carbohydratesulfotransferase 8 polypeptide (such as a human Carbohydratesulfotransferase 8 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: Q9H2A9), a Claudin-1 polypeptide (such as a human Claudin-1polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: 095832), aCystatin-A polypeptide (such as a human Cystatin-A polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: P01040), a Cytochrome P450 4F22polypeptide (such as a human Cytochrome P450 4F22 polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q6NT55), a3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide (such as ahuman 3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide,e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: Q15125), an Elongationof very long chain fatty acids protein 4 polypeptide (such as a humanElongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 4 polypeptide, e.g.,as disclosed by UniProt accession number: Q9GZR5), a Filaggrinpolypeptide (such as a human Filaggrin polypeptide, e.g., as disclosedby UniProt accession number: P20930), a Filaggrin-2 polypeptide (such asa human Filaggrin-2 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: Q5D862), a Gap junction beta-2 polypeptide (such as a human Gapjunction beta-2 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: P29033), a Gap junction beta-3 polypeptide (such as a human Gapjunction beta-3 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: 075712), a Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide (such as a human Gapjunction beta-4 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: Q9NTQ9), a Gap junction beta-6 polypeptide (such as a human Gapjunction beta-6 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: 095452), a 3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide (suchas a human 3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q06136), a Keratin, type IIcytoskeletal 1 polypeptide (such as a human Keratin, type IIcytoskeletal 1 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: P04264), a Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide(such as a human Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide,e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: P35908), a Keratin, typeI cytoskeletal 9 polypeptide (such as a human Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 9 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: P35527), a Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 10 polypeptide (such asa human Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 10 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosedby UniProt accession number: P13645), a Lipase member N polypeptide(such as a human Lipase member N polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: Q5VXI9), a Loricrin polypeptide (such as ahuman Loricrin polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: P23490), a Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2 proteasepolypeptide (such as a human Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2protease polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number:043462), a Magnesium transporter NIPA4 polypeptide (such as a humanMagnesium transporter NIPA4 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProtaccession number: Q0D2K0), a Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase,decarboxylating polypeptide (such as a human Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: Q15738), a Peroxisomal targeting signal 2receptor polypeptide (such as a human Peroxisomal targeting signal 2receptor polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number:000628), a D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase polypeptide (such as ahuman Peroxisomal targeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: 043175), a Phytanoyl-CoAdioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide (such as a human Phytanoyl-CoAdioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProtaccession number: 014832), a Patatin-like phospholipasedomain-containing protein 1 polypeptide (such as a human Patatin-likephospholipase domain-containing protein 1 polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q8N8W4), a Proteasome maturationprotein polypeptide (such as a human Proteasome maturation proteinpolypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: Q9Y244), aPhosphoserine aminotransferase polypeptide (such as a humanPhosphoserine aminotransferase polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: Q9Y617), a Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductasefamily 9C member 7 polypeptide (such as a human Short-chaindehydrogenase/reductase family 9C member 7 polypeptide, e.g., asdisclosed by UniProt accession number: Q8NEX9), a Serpin B8 polypeptide(such as a human Serpin B8 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProtaccession number: P50452), a Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 4polypeptide (such as a human Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 4polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number: Q6P1M0), aSynaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide (such as a humanSynaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: 095721), a Suppressor of tumorigenicity 14protein polypeptide (such as a human Suppressor of tumorigenicity 14protein polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number:Q9Y5Y6), a Steryl-sulfatase polypeptide (such as a humanSteryl-sulfatase polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accessionnumber: P08842), a Sulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide (such as a humanSulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProtaccession number: 000204), a Vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein33B polypeptide (such as a human Vacuolar protein sorting-associatedprotein 33B polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed by UniProt accession number:Q9H267), a CAAX prenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide (such as a humanCAAX prenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide, e.g., as disclosed byUniProt accession number: 075844), etc. Methods of identifyingichthyosis-associated polypeptide homologs/orthologs from additionalspecies are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, forexample, using an amino acid sequence alignment program such as theBLAST® blastp suite or OrthoDB. In some embodiments, anichthyosis-associated polypeptide of the preset disclosure comprises asequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to thesequence of any of the ichthyosis-associated polypeptides describedherein or known in the art.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 12 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of anABCA12 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding an ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 12 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 102 or SEQ ID NO: 103. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding an ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 12polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 102 or SEQ ID NO: 103.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-binding cassettesub-family A member 12 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 102. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least300, at least 400, at least 500, at least 600, at least 700, at least800, at least 900, at least 1000, at least 1250, at least 1500, at least1750, at least 2000, at least 2250, at least 2500, but fewer than 2595consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 102.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an ATP-binding cassettesub-family A member 12 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 103. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least300, at least 400, at least 500, at least 600, at least 700, at least800, at least 900, at least 1000, at least 1250, at least 1500, at least1750, at least 2000, but fewer than 2277 consecutive amino acids of SEQID NO: 103.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide.In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence ofan ABHD5 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising anamino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity tothe sequence of SEQ ID NO: 104. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 104.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 104.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 200, at least 300, but fewer than 349 consecutiveamino acids of SEQ ID NO: 104.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Aldehyde dehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of anALDH3A2 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding an Aldehyde dehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 105. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding anAldehyde dehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 105.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an Aldehyde dehydrogenasefamily 3 member A2 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 105. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least300, at least 400, at least 500, but fewer than 508 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 105.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of anALOX12B gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding an Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 106. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding anArachidonate 12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide is a polynucleotidethat encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ IDNO: 106.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an Arachidonate12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 106. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least300, at least 400, at least 500, at least 600, at least 700, but fewerthan 701 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 106.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Hydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of an ALOXE3 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aHydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 107 orSEQ ID NO: 108. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aHydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:107 or SEQ ID NO: 108.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Hydroperoxide isomeraseALOXE3 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 107. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least 300,at least 400, at least 500, at least 600, at least 700, but fewer than711 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 107.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Hydroperoxide isomeraseALOXE3 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 108. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least 300,at least 400, at least 500, at least 600, at least 700, at least 800,but fewer than 843 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 108.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human AP-1 complex subunit sigma-1A polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of an AP1S1 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an AP-1complex subunit sigma-1A polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 109. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an AP-1 complex subunit sigma-1Apolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 109.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an AP-1 complex subunitsigma-1A polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 109. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, but fewer than 158consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 109.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Arylsulfatase E polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of an ARSE gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding anArylsulfatase E polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 110. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an Arylsulfatase E polypeptide isa polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 110.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an Arylsulfatase Epolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 110. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 200, at least 300, at least 400, at least500, but fewer than 589 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 110.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Caspase-14 polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a CASP14 gene as described herein. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Caspase-14 polypeptide isa polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 111. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aCaspase-14 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 111.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Caspase-14 polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 111.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 200, but fewer than 242 consecutive amino acids ofSEQ ID NO: 111.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Corneodesmosin polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a CDSN gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Corneodesmosinpolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising anamino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity tothe sequence of SEQ ID NO: 112. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Corneodesmosin polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 112.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Corneodesmosinpolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 112. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 200, at least 300, at least 400, at least500, but fewer than 529 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 112.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Ceramide synthase 3 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a CERS3 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aCeramide synthase 3 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 113. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Ceramide synthase 3 polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 113.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Ceramide synthase 3polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 113. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 200, at least 300, but fewer than 383consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 113.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Carbohydrate sulfotransferase 8 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a CHST8gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Carbohydrate sulfotransferase 8 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Carbohydratesulfotransferase 8 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Carbohydratesulfotransferase 8 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 114. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, but fewerthan 424 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 114.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Claudin-1 polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a CLDN1 gene as described herein. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Claudin-1 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 115. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aClaudin-1 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Claudin-1 polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 115.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 200, but fewer than 211 consecutive amino acids ofSEQ ID NO: 115.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Cystatin-A polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a CSTA gene as described herein. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Cystatin-A polypeptide isa polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 116. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aCystatin-A polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Cystatin-A polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 116.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, butfewer than 98 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 116.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Cytochrome P450 4F22 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a CYP4F22 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aCytochrome P450 4F22 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 117. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Cytochrome P450 4F22polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 117.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Cytochrome P450 4F22polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 117. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 200, at least 300, at least 400, at least500, but fewer than 531 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 117.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human 3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide.In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence ofan EBP gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a 3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 118. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 118.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 118.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, at least 200, atleast 225, but fewer than 230 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 118.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 4 polypeptide.In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence ofan ELOVL4 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding an Elongation of very long chain fatty acidsprotein 4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 119. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding an Elongation of very long chain fatty acidsprotein 4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 119.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding an Elongation of verylong chain fatty acids protein 4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragmentof the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 119. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 200, at least300, but fewer than 314 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 119.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Filaggrin polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a FLG gene as described herein. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Filaggrin polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 120. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aFilaggrin polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 120.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Filaggrin polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 120.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 200, at least 300, at least 400, at least 500, atleast 1000, at least 1500, at least 2000, at least 2500, at least 3000,at least 3500, at least 4000, but fewer than 4061 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 120.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Filaggrin 2 polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a FLG2 gene as described herein. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Filaggrin 2 polypeptide isa polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 121. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aFilaggrin 2 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Filaggrin 2 polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 121.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 200, at least 300, at least 400, at least 500, atleast 750, at least 1000, at least 1250, at least 1500, at least 1750,at least 2000, at least 2250, but fewer than 2391 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 121.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Gap junction beta-2 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a GJB2 gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junctionbeta-2 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 122. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-2 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 122.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-2polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 122. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150, at least 175, at least200, but fewer than 226 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 122.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Gap junction beta-3 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a GJB3 gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junctionbeta-3 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 123. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-3 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 123.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-3polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 123. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, but fewerthan 270 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 123.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a GJB4 gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junctionbeta-4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 124.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-4polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 124. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, but fewerthan 266 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 124.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Gap junction beta-6 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a GJB6 gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junctionbeta-6 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, atleast 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, atleast 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, atleast 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 125. In some embodiments, apolynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-6 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 125.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Gap junction beta-6polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 125. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, but fewerthan 261 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 125.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human 3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a KDSRgene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga 3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide is a polynucleotidethat encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:126. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:126.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragmentof the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 126. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, but fewer than 332 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 126.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 1 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a KRT1gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 1 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 127.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type IIcytoskeletal 1 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 127.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type IIcytoskeletal 1 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 127. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least about 300, at least about 400, at leastabout 500, at least about 600, but fewer than 644 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 127.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a KRT2gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 128. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aKeratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 128.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type IIcytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 128. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 400, at least 500, at least600, but fewer than 639 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 128.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 9 polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a KRT9 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aKeratin, type I cytoskeletal 9 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 9 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 9 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 129. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 400, at least 500, at least600, but fewer than 623 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 129.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 10 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a KRT10gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 10 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 10 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 10 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 130. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 400, at least 500, but fewerthan 584 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 130.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Lipase member N polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a LIPN gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Lipase member Npolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising anamino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity tothe sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Lipase member N polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodesa polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 131.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Lipase member Npolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 131. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least300, at least 350, but fewer than 398 consecutive amino acids of SEQ IDNO: 131.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Loricrin polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a LOR gene as described herein. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Loricrin polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 132. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aLoricrin polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Loricrin polypeptide isa polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 132.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, butfewer than 312 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 132.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2 protease polypeptide.In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence ofa MBTPS2 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2 proteasepolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising anamino acid sequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, atleast 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, atleast 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, atleast 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity tothe sequence of SEQ ID NO: 133. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2 proteasepolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 133.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Membrane-boundtranscription factor site-2 protease polypeptide is a polynucleotidethat encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or afragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 133. N-terminaltruncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, atleast 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least400, at least 450, at least 500, but fewer than 519 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 133.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Magnesium transporter NIPA4 polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of an NIPAL4 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aMagnesium transporter NIPA4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodesa polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 134 or SEQ IDNO: 135. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Magnesiumtransporter NIPA4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 134 or SEQID NO: 135.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Magnesium transporterNIPA4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 134. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200,at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, at least 450,but fewer than 466 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 134.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Magnesium transporterNIPA4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 135. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200,at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, but fewer than447 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 135.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylatingpolypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises thecoding sequence of an NSDHL gene as described herein. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 136.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aSterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 136.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aSterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 136.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, atleast 350, but fewer than 373 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 136.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Peroxisomal targeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a PEX7gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Peroxisomal targeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 137. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aPeroxisomal targeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide is a polynucleotidethat encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ IDNO: 137.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Peroxisomal targetingsignal 2 receptor polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 137. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, but fewer than 323 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 137.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a PHGDHgene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase polypeptide is a polynucleotidethat encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:138. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aD-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:138.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 138. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200,at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, at least 450, atleast 500, but fewer than 533 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 138.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Phytanoyl-CoA dioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a PHYHgene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Phytanoyl-CoA dioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide is a polynucleotidethat encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having atleast 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, atleast 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, atleast 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, atleast 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:139. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Phytanoyl-CoAdioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Phytanoyl-CoAdioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 139. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, but fewer than 338 consecutive aminoacids of SEQ ID NO: 139.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 1polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises thecoding sequence of a PNPLA1 gene as described herein. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Patatin-like phospholipasedomain-containing protein 1 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodesa polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to a sequence selected from SEQ ID NOS:140-142. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Patatin-likephospholipase domain-containing protein 1 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence selected from SEQ ID NOS: 140-142.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Patatin-likephospholipase domain-containing protein 1 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 140.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, atleast 350, at least 400, at least 450, at least 500, but fewer than 532consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 140.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Patatin-likephospholipase domain-containing protein 1 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 141.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, atleast 350, at least 400, but fewer than 437 consecutive amino acids ofSEQ ID NO: 141.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Patatin-likephospholipase domain-containing protein 1 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 142.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, atleast 350, at least 400, but fewer than 446 consecutive amino acids ofSEQ ID NO: 142.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Proteasome maturation protein polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a POMP gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aProteasome maturation protein polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 143.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Proteasome maturationprotein polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 143.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Proteasome maturationprotein polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 143. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, but fewer than141 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 143.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Phosphoserine aminotransferase polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a PSAT1 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aPhosphoserine aminotransferase polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 144.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Phosphoserineaminotransferase polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 144.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Phosphoserineaminotransferase polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 144. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, but fewer than 370consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 144.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 9C member 7polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises thecoding sequence of a SDR9C7 gene as described herein. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Short-chaindehydrogenase/reductase family 9C member 7 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 145. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aShort-chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 9C member 7 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 145.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Short-chaindehydrogenase/reductase family 9C member 7 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 145.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, butfewer than 313 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 145.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Serpin B8 polypeptide. In some embodiments, the polynucleotidecomprises the coding sequence of a SERPINB8 gene as described herein. Insome embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Serpin B8 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 146. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aSerpin B8 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptidecomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Serpin B8 polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminaltruncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 146.N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragments maycomprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least 75, atleast 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least 300, atleast 350, but fewer than 374 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 146.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of aSLC27A4 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 147. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aLong-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 147.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Long-chain fatty acidtransport protein 4 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 147. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, at least450, at least 500, at least 550, at least 600, but fewer than 643consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 147.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Synaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of aSNAP29 gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Synaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 148. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aSynaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:148.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Synaptosomal-associatedprotein 29 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 148. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 125, at least 150,at least 175, at least 200, at least 225, at least 250, but fewer than258 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 148.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Suppressor of tumorigenicity 14 polypeptide. In someembodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a ST14gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encodinga Suppressor of tumorigenicity 14 polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 149.In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Suppressor oftumorigenicity 14 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 149.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Suppressor oftumorigenicity 14 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes anN-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 149. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, at least450, at least 500, at least 550, at least 600, at least 650, at least700, at least 750, at least 800, at least 850, but fewer than 855consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 149.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Steryl-sulfatase polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a STS gene as describedherein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aSteryl-sulfatase polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 150. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Steryl-sulfatase polypeptide isa polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 150.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Steryl-sulfatasepolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 150. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least300, at least 350, at least 400, at least 450, at least 500, at least550, but fewer than 583 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 150.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Sulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide. In some embodiments, thepolynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a SULT2B1 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aSulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Sulfotransferase 2B1polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 155.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Sulfotransferase 2B1polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminal truncation, aC-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 155. N-terminal truncations, C-terminal truncations, or fragmentsmay comprise at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, atleast 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, at least 50, at least75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200, at least 250, at least300, at least 350, but fewer than 365 consecutive amino acids of SEQ IDNO: 155.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human Vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 33B polypeptide. Insome embodiments, the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of aVPS33B gene as described herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotideencoding a Vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 33B polypeptideis a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%,at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, atleast 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, atleast 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% identity to the sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 151. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding aVacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 33B polypeptide is apolynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 151.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a Vacuolar proteinsorting-associated protein 33B polypeptide is a polynucleotide thatencodes an N-terminal truncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragmentof the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 151. N-terminal truncations,C-terminal truncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, atleast 40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least200, at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, at least450, at least 500, at least 550, at least 600, but fewer than 617consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 151.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodesa human CAAX prenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide. In some embodiments,the polynucleotide comprises the coding sequence of a ZMPSTE24 gene asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a CAAXprenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes apolypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, atleast 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, atleast 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, atleast 99%, or 100% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 152. In someembodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a CAAX prenyl protease 1 homologpolypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 152.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide encoding a CAAX prenyl protease 1homolog polypeptide is a polynucleotide that encodes an N-terminaltruncation, a C-terminal truncation, or a fragment of the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 152. N-terminal truncations, C-terminaltruncations, or fragments may comprise at least 10, at least 12, atleast 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 30, at least40, at least 50, at least 75, at least 100, at least 150, at least 200,at least 250, at least 300, at least 350, at least 400, at least 450,but fewer than 475 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO: 152.

In some embodiments, a polynucleotide of the present disclosure encodingan ichthyosis-associated polypeptide (e.g., a humanichthyosis-associated polypeptide) expresses the ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide when the polynucleotide is delivered into one or more targetcells of a subject (e.g., one or more cells of the epidermis of thesubject). In some embodiments, expression of the ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide (e.g., a human ichthyosis-associated polypeptide) enhances,increases, augments, and/or supplements the levels, function, and/oractivity of the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in one or more targetcells of a subject (e.g., as compared to prior to expression of theichthyosis-associated polypeptide). In some embodiments, expression ofthe ichthyosis-associated polypeptide (e.g., a humanichthyosis-associated polypeptide) provides prophylactic, palliative, ortherapeutic relief to one or more signs or symptoms of a congenitalichthyosis in the subject (e.g., as compared to prior to expression ofthe ichthyosis-associated polypeptide).

Recombinant Nucleic Acids

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to recombinantnucleic acids comprising any one or more of the polynucleotidesdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is avector (e.g., an expression vector, a display vector, etc.). In someembodiments, the vector is a DNA vector or an RNA vector. Generally,vectors suitable to maintain, propagate, and/or express polynucleotidesto produce one or more polypeptides in a subject may be used. Examplesof suitable vectors may include, for example, plasmids, cosmids,episomes, transposons, and viral vectors (e.g., adenoviral vectors,adeno-associated viral vectors, vaccinia viral vectors, Sindbis-viralvectors, measles vectors, herpes viral vectors, lentiviral vectors,retroviral vectors, etc.). In some embodiments, the vector is a herpesviral vector. In some embodiments, the vector is capable of autonomousreplication in a host cell. In some embodiments, the vector is incapableof autonomous replication in a host cell. In some embodiments, thevector can integrate into a host DNA. In some embodiments, the vectorcannot integrate into a host DNA (e.g., is episomal). Methods of makingvectors containing one or more polynucleotides of interest are wellknown to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, for example, bychemical synthesis or by artificial manipulation of isolated segments ofnucleic acids (e.g., by genetic engineering techniques).

In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the presentdisclosure is a herpes simplex virus (HSV) amplicon. Herpes virusamplicons, including the structural features and methods of making thesame, are generally known to one of ordinary skill in the art (see e.g.,de Silva S. and Bowers W. “Herpes Virus Amplicon Vectors”. Viruses 2009,1, 594-629). In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virus amplicon isan HSV-1 amplicon. In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virusamplicon is an HSV-1 hybrid amplicon. Examples of HSV-1 hybrid ampliconsmay include, but are not limited to, HSV/AAV hybrid amplicons, HSV/EBVhybrid amplicons, HSV/EBV/RV hybrid amplicons, and/or HSV/SleepingBeauty hybrid amplicons. In some embodiments, the amplicon is an HSV/AAVhybrid amplicon. In some embodiments, the amplicon is an HSV/SleepingBeauty hybrid amplicon.

In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid of the presentdisclosure is a recombinant herpes virus genome. The recombinant herpesvirus genome may be a recombinant genome from any member of theHerpesviridae family of DNA viruses known in the art, including, forexample, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome, a recombinantvaricella zoster virus genome, a recombinant human cytomegalovirusgenome, a recombinant herpesvirus 6A genome, a recombinant herpesvirus6B genome, a recombinant herpesvirus 7 genome, a recombinant Kaposi'ssarcoma-associated herpesvirus genome, and any combinations or anyderivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virusgenome comprises one or more (e.g., one or more, two or more, three ormore, four or more, five or more, six or more, seven or more, eight ormore, nine or more, ten or more, etc.) inactivating mutations. In someembodiments, the one or more inactivating mutations are in one or more(e.g., one or more, two or more, three or more, four or more, five ormore, six or more, seven or more, eight or more, nine or more, ten ormore, etc.) herpes virus genes. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes virus genome is attenuated (e.g., as compared to a corresponding,wild-type herpes virus genome). In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes virus genome is replication competent. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes virus genome is replication defective.

In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is a recombinantherpes simplex virus (HSV) genome. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes simplex virus genome is a recombinant herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1) genome, a recombinant herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)genome, or any derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes simplex virus genome is a recombinant HSV-1 genome. In someembodiments, the recombinant HSV-1 genome may be from any HSV-1 strainknown in the art, including, for example, strains 17, Ty25, R62, S25,Ku86, S23, R11, Ty148, Ku47, H166_(syn), 1319-2005, F-13, M-12, 90237,F-17, KOS, 3083-2008, F12g, L2, CD38, H193, M-15, India 2011, 0116209,F-11I, 66-207, 2762, 369-2007, 3355, MacIntyre, McKrae, 7862, 7-hse,HF10, 1394, 2005, 270-2007, OD4, SC16, M-19, 4J1037, 5J1060, J1060,KOS79, 132-1988, 160-1982, H166, 2158-2007, RE, 78326, F18g, F11,172-2010, H129, F, E4, CJ994, F14g, E03, E22, E10, E06, E11, E25, E23,E35, E15, E07, E12, E14, E08, E19, E13, ATCC 2011, etc. (see e.g., Bowenet al. J Virol. 2019 Apr. 3; 93(8)). In some embodiments, therecombinant HSV-1 genome is from the KOS strain. In some embodiments,the recombinant HSV-1 genome is not from the McKrae strain. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome is attenuated.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome isreplication competent. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome is replication defective. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one or more (e.g., oneor more, two or more, three or more, four or more, five or more, six ormore, seven or more, eight or more, nine or more, ten or more, etc.)inactivating mutations. In some embodiments, the one or moreinactivating mutations are in one or more (e.g., one or more, two ormore, three or more, four or more, five or more, six or more, seven ormore, eight or more, nine or more, ten or more, etc.) herpes simplexvirus genes. As used herein, an “inactivating mutation” may refer to anymutation that results in a gene or regulon product (RNA or protein)having reduced, undetectable, or eliminated quantity and/or function(e.g., as compared to a corresponding sequence lacking the inactivatingmutation). Examples of inactivating mutations may include, but are notlimited to, deletions, insertions, point mutations, and rearrangementsin transcriptional control sequences (promoters, enhancers, insulators,etc.) and/or coding sequences of a given gene or regulon. Any suitablemethod of measuring the quantity of a gene or regulon product known inthe art may be used, including, for example, qPCR, Northern blots,RNAseq, western blots, ELISAs, etc.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in at least one, at least two, atleast three, at least four, at least five, at least six, at least seven,or all eight of the Infected Cell Protein (or Infected Cell Polypeptide)(ICP) 0, ICP4, ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, thymidine kinase (tk), Long UniqueRegion (UL) 41 and/or UL55 herpes simplex virus genes. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome does notcomprise an inactivating mutation in the ICP34.5 (one or both copies)and/or ICP47 herpes simplex virus genes (e.g., to avoid production of animmune-stimulating virus). In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome does not comprise an inactivating mutation in theICP34.5 (one or both copies) herpes simplex virus gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome does notcomprise an inactivating mutation in the ICP47 herpes simplex virusgene. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomedoes not comprise an inactivating mutation in the ICP34.5 (one or bothcopies) and ICP47 herpes simplex virus genes. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome is not oncolytic.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene (one or bothcopies). In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene (one or bothcopies), and further comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 (oneor both copies), ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, UL41, and/or UL55 genes. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene (one or both copies), and aninactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene (one or both copies), and aninactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in the ICP0 gene (one or both copies), and an inactivatingmutation in the UL41 gene. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene(one or both copies), an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one orboth copies), and an inactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene (one or both copies), aninactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one or both copies), and aninactivating mutation in the UL41 gene. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in the ICP0 gene (one or both copies), an inactivating mutationin the ICP22 gene, and an inactivating mutation in the UL41 gene. Insome embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprisesan inactivating mutation in the ICP0 gene (one or both copies), aninactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one or both copies), aninactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene, and an inactivating mutation inthe UL41 gene. In some embodiments, the inactivating mutation is adeletion of the coding sequence of the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4(one or both copies), ICP22, and/or UL41 genes. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP27, ICP47, and/or UL55 genes.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one or bothcopies). In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one or bothcopies), and further comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 (oneor both copies), ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, UL41, and/or UL55 genes. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene (one or both copies), and aninactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in the ICP4 gene (one or both copies), and an inactivatingmutation in the UL41 gene. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 gene(one or both copies), an inactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene, and aninactivating mutation in the UL41 gene. In some embodiments, theinactivating mutation is a deletion of the coding sequence of the ICP4(one or both copies), ICP22, and/or UL41 genes. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP27, ICP47,and/or UL55 genes.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene, and further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one orboth copies), ICP27, ICP47, UL41, and/or UL55 genes. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene, and an inactivating mutationUL41 gene. In some embodiments, the inactivating mutation is a deletionof the coding sequence of the ICP22 and/or UL41 genes. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome furthercomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies),ICP4 (one or both copies), ICP27, ICP47, and/or UL55 genes.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP27 gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP27 gene, and further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one orboth copies), ICP22, ICP47, UL41, and/or UL55 genes. In someembodiments, the inactivating mutation is a deletion of the codingsequence of the ICP27 gene.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP47 gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP47 gene, and further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one orboth copies), ICP22, ICP27, UL41, and/or UL55 genes. In someembodiments, the inactivating mutation is a deletion of the codingsequence of the ICP47 gene.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the UL41 gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the UL41 gene, and further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one orboth copies), ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, and/or UL55 genes. In someembodiments, the inactivating mutation is a deletion of the codingsequence of the UL41 gene.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the UL55 gene. In someembodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises aninactivating mutation in the UL55 gene, and further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one orboth copies), ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, and/or UL41 genes. In someembodiments, the inactivating mutation is a deletion of the codingsequence of the UL55 gene.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in (e.g., a deletion of) the internalrepeat (Joint) region comprising the internal repeat long (IRL) andinternal repeat short (IRs) regions. In some embodiments, inactivation(e.g., deletion) of the Joint region eliminates one copy each of theICP4 and ICP0 genes. In some embodiments, inactivation (e.g., deletion)of the Joint region further inactivates (e.g., deletes) the promoter forthe ICP22 and ICP47 genes. If desired, expression of one or both ofthese genes can be restored by insertion of an immediate early promoterinto the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome (see e.g., Hill et al.(1995). Nature 375(6530): 411-415; Goldsmith et al. (1998). J Exp Med187(3): 341-348). Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believedthat inactivating (e.g., deleting) the Joint region may contribute tothe stability of the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome and/orallow for the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome to accommodatemore and/or larger transgenes.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 (one or both copies),ICP22, and ICP27 genes. In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP4 (oneor both copies), ICP27, and UL55 genes. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in the ICP4 (one or both copies), ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, and UL55genes. In some embodiments, the inactivating mutation in the ICP4 (oneor both copies), ICP27, and/or UL55 genes is a deletion of the codingsequence of the ICP4 (one or both copies), ICP27, and/or UL55 genes. Insome embodiments, the inactivating mutation in the ICP22 and ICP47 genesis a deletion in the promoter region of the ICP22 and ICP47 genes (e.g.,the ICP22 and ICP47 coding sequences are intact but are nottranscriptionally active). In some embodiments, the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises a deletion in the coding sequence of theICP4 (one or both copies), ICP27, and UL55 genes, and a deletion in thepromoter region of the ICP22 and ICP47 genes. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome further comprises aninactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies) and/or UL41genes.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies) andICP4 (one or both copies) genes. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivating mutation in theICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one or both copies), and ICP22 genes.In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies),ICP4 (one or both copies), ICP22, and ICP27 genes. In some embodiments,the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one or both copies),ICP22, ICP27 and UL55 genes. In some embodiments, the inactivatingmutation in the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one or both copies),ICP22, ICP27 and/or UL55 genes comprises a deletion of the codingsequence of the ICP0 (one or both copies), ICP4 (one or both copies),ICP22, ICP27 and/or UL55 genes. In some embodiments, the recombinantherpes simplex virus genome further comprises an inactivating mutationin the ICP47 and/or the UL41 genes.

In some embodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprisesone or more polynucleotides of the present disclosure within one, two,three, four, five, six, seven or more viral gene loci. Examples ofsuitable viral loci may include, without limitation, the ICP0 (one orboth copies), ICP4 (one or both copies), ICP22, ICP27, ICP47, tk, UL41and/or UL55 herpes simplex viral gene loci. In some embodiments, arecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides of the present disclosure within one or both of theviral ICP4 gene loci (e.g., a recombinant virus comprising apolynucleotide encoding an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in one orboth of the ICP4 loci). In some embodiments, a recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotides of thepresent disclosure within the viral ICP22 gene locus (e.g., arecombinant virus carrying a polynucleotide encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide in the ICP22 locus). In someembodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one ormore polynucleotides of the present disclosure within the viral UL41gene locus (e.g., a recombinant virus carrying a polynucleotide encodingan ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in the UL41 locus). In someembodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one ormore polynucleotides of the present disclosure within the viral ICP27gene locus (e.g., a recombinant virus carrying a polynucleotide encodingan ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in the ICP27 locus). In someembodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one ormore polynucleotides of the present disclosure within the viral ICP47gene locus (e.g., a recombinant virus carrying a polynucleotide encodingan ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in the ICP47 locus).

In some embodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprisesone or more polynucleotides of the present disclosure within one or bothof the viral ICP4 gene loci, and one or more polynucleotides of thepresent disclosure within the viral ICP22 gene locus (e.g., arecombinant virus comprising a polynucleotide encoding a firstichthyosis-associated polypeptide in one or both of the ICP4 loci, and apolynucleotide encoding a second ichthyosis-associated polypeptide inthe ICP22 locus; etc.). In some embodiments, the first and secondichthyosis-associated polypeptides are the same. In some embodiments,the first and second ichthyosis-associated polypeptides are different.In some embodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprisesone or more polynucleotides of the present disclosure within one or bothof the viral ICP4 gene loci, and one or more polynucleotides of thepresent disclosure within the viral UL41 gene locus (e.g., a recombinantvirus comprising a polynucleotide encoding a first ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide in one or both of the ICP4 loci, and a polynucleotideencoding a second ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in the UL41 locusetc.). In some embodiments, the first and second ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptides are the same. In some embodiments, the first and secondichthyosis-associated polypeptides are different. In some embodiments, arecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one or morepolynucleotides of the present disclosure within the viral UL41 genelocus, and one or more polynucleotides of the present disclosure withinthe viral ICP22 gene locus (e.g., a recombinant virus comprising apolynucleotide encoding a first ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in theUL41 locus, and a polynucleotide encoding second ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide in the ICP22 locus; etc.). In some embodiments, the firstand second ichthyosis-associated polypeptides are the same. In someembodiments, the first and second ichthyosis-associated polypeptides aredifferent. In some embodiments, a recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome comprises one or more polynucleotides of the present disclosurewithin one or both of the viral ICP4 gene loci, one or morepolynucleotides of the present disclosure within the viral ICP22 genelocus, and one or more polynucleotides of the present disclosure withinthe viral UL41 gene locus (e.g., a recombinant virus comprising apolynucleotide encoding a first ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in oneor both of the ICP4 loci, a polynucleotide encoding a secondichthyosis-associated polypeptide in the ICP22 locus, and apolynucleotide encoding a third ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in theUL41 locus; etc.). In some embodiments, the first, second, and/or thirdichthyosis-associated polypeptides are the same. In some embodiments,the first, second, and/or third ichthyosis-associated polypeptides aredifferent.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome (e.g., arecombinant herpes simplex virus genome) has been engineered to decreaseor eliminate expression of one or more herpes virus genes (e.g., one ormore toxic herpes virus genes), such as one or both copies of the HSVICP0 gene, one or both copies of the HSV ICP4 gene, the HSV ICP22 gene,the HSV UL41 gene, the HSV ICP27 gene, etc. In some embodiments, therecombinant herpes virus genome (e.g., recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome) has been engineered to reduce cytotoxicity of the recombinantgenome (e.g., when introduced into a target cell) as compared to acorresponding wild-type herpes virus genome (e.g., a wild-type herpessimplex virus genome). In some embodiments, the target cell is a humancell. In some embodiments, the target cell is a cell of the epidermisand/or dermis (e.g., a cell of the human epidermis and/or dermis). Insome embodiments, the target cell is a keratinocyte or fibroblast (e.g.,a human keratinocyte or human fibroblast). In some embodiments, thetarget cell is a cell of the mucosa. In some embodiments, cytotoxicity(e.g., in human keratinocytes and/or fibroblast cells) of therecombinant herpes virus genome (e.g., a recombinant herpes simplexvirus genome) is reduced by at least about 5%, at least about 10%, atleast about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, atleast about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, atleast about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or at leastabout 99% as compared to a corresponding wild-type herpes virus genome(e.g., measuring the relative cytotoxicity of a recombinant ΔICP4 (oneor both copies) herpes simplex virus genome vs. a wild-type herpessimplex virus genome in human keratinocytes or fibroblasts (primarycells or cell lines); measuring the relative cytotoxicity of arecombinant ΔICP4 (one or both copies)/ΔICP22 herpes simplex virusgenome vs. a wild-type herpes simplex virus genome in humankeratinocytes or fibroblasts (primary cells or cell lines); etc.). Insome embodiments, cytotoxicity (e.g., in human keratinocytes and/orfibroblast cells) of the recombinant herpes virus genome (e.g., arecombinant herpes simplex virus genome) is reduced by at least about1.5-fold, at least about 2-fold, at least about 3-fold, at least about4-fold, at least about 5-fold, at least about 6-fold, at least about7-fold, at least about 8-fold, at least about 9-fold, at least about10-fold, at least about 15-fold, at least about 20-fold, at least about25-fold, at least about 50-fold, at least about 75-fold, at least about100-fold, at least about 250-fold, at least about 500-fold, at leastabout 750-fold, at least about 1000-fold, or more as compared to acorresponding wild-type herpes virus genome (e.g., measuring therelative cytotoxicity of a recombinant ΔICP4 (one or both copies) herpessimplex virus genome vs. a wild-type herpes simplex virus genome inhuman keratinocytes or fibroblasts (primary cells or cell lines);measuring the relative cytotoxicity of a recombinant ΔICP4 (one or bothcopies)/ΔICP22 herpes simplex virus genome vs. a wild-type herpessimplex virus genome in human keratinocytes or fibroblasts (primarycells or cell lines); etc.). Methods of measuring cytotoxicity are knownto one of ordinary skill in the art, including, for example, through theuse of vital dyes (formazan dyes), protease biomarkers, an MTT assay (oran assay using related tetrazolium salts such as XTT, MTS, water-solubletetrazolium salts, etc.), measuring ATP content, etc.

In some embodiments, the recombinant herpes virus genome (e.g., arecombinant herpes simplex virus genome) has been engineered to reduceits impact on host cell proliferation after exposure of a target cell tothe recombinant genome, as compared to a corresponding wild-type herpesvirus genome (e.g., a wild-type herpes simplex virus genome). In someembodiments, the target cell is a human cell. In some embodiments, thetarget cell is a cell of the epidermis and/or dermis (e.g., a cell ofthe human epidermis and/or dermis). In some embodiments, the target cellis a keratinocyte or fibroblast (e.g., a human keratinocyte or humanfibroblast. In some embodiments, host cell proliferation (e.g., of humankeratinocytes and/or fibroblasts) after exposure to the recombinantgenome is at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, atleast about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, atleast about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, atleast about 90%, at least about 95%, or at least about 99% faster ascompared to host cell proliferation after exposure to a correspondingwild-type herpes virus genome (e.g., measuring the relative cellularproliferation after exposure to a recombinant ΔICP4 (one or both copies)herpes simplex virus genome vs. cellular proliferation after exposure toa wild-type herpes simplex virus genome in human keratinocytes orfibroblasts (primary cells or cell lines); measuring the relativecellular proliferation after exposure to a recombinant ΔICP4 (one orboth copies)/ΔICP22 herpes simplex virus genome vs. cellularproliferation after exposure to a wild-type herpes simplex virus genomein human keratinocytes or fibroblasts (primary cells or cell lines);etc.). In some embodiments, host cell proliferation (e.g., of humankeratinocytes and/or fibroblasts) after exposure to the recombinantgenome is at least about 1.5-fold, at least about 2-fold, at least about3-fold, at least about 4-fold, at least about 5-fold, at least about6-fold, at least about 7-fold, at least about 8-fold, at least about9-fold, at least about 10-fold, at least about 15-fold, at least about20-fold, at least about 25-fold, at least about 50-fold, at least about75-fold, at least about 100-fold, at least about 250-fold, at leastabout 500-fold, at least about 750-fold, or at least about 1000-foldfaster as compared to host cell proliferation after exposure to acorresponding wild-type herpes virus genome (e.g., measuring therelative cellular proliferation after exposure to a recombinant ΔICP4(one or both copies) herpes simplex virus genome vs. cellularproliferation after exposure to a wild-type herpes simplex virus genomein human keratinocytes or fibroblasts (primary cells or cell lines);measuring the relative cellular proliferation after exposure to arecombinant ΔICP4 (one or both copies)/ΔICP22 herpes simplex virusgenome vs. cellular proliferation after exposure to a wild-type herpessimplex virus genome in human keratinocytes or fibroblasts (primarycells or cell lines); etc.). Methods of measuring cellular proliferationare known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, for example,through the use of a Ki67 cell proliferation assay, a BrdU cellproliferation assay, etc.

A vector (e.g., herpes viral vector) may include one or morepolynucleotides of the present disclosure in a form suitable forexpression of the polynucleotide in a host cell. Vectors may include oneor more regulatory sequences operatively linked to the polynucleotide tobe expressed (e.g., as described above).

In some embodiments, a recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinantherpes virus genome, such as a recombinant herpes simplex virus genome)of the present disclosure comprises one or more of the polynucleotidesdescribed herein inserted in any orientation in the recombinant nucleicacid. If the recombinant nucleic acid comprises two or morepolynucleotides described herein (e.g., two or more, three or more,etc.), the polynucleotides may be inserted in the same orientation oropposite orientations to one another. Without wishing to be bound betheory, incorporating two polynucleotides (e.g., two transgenes) into arecombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a vector) in an antisense orientationmay help to avoid read-through and ensure proper expression of eachpolynucleotide.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to one or moreheterologous polynucleotides (e.g., a bacterial artificial chromosome(BAC)) comprising any of the recombinant nucleic acids described herein.

IV. Viruses

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to viruses comprisingany of the polynucleotides and/or recombinant nucleic acids describedherein. In some embodiments, the virus is capable of infecting one ormore target cells of a subject (e.g., a human). In some embodiments, thevirus is suitable for delivering the polynucleotides and/or recombinantnucleic acids into one or more target cells of a subject (e.g., ahuman). In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to one ormore viral particles comprising any of the polynucleotides and/orrecombinant nucleic acids described herein. In some embodiments, the oneor more target cells are one or more human cells. In some embodiments,the one or more target cells are one or more cells of the skin (e.g.,one or more cells of the epidermis, dermis, and/or subcutis). In someembodiments, the one or more target cells are cells of the epidermisand/or dermis (e.g., cells of the human epidermis and/or dermis). Insome embodiments, the one or more target cells are selected fromkeratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, Merkel cells, mast cells,fibroblasts, and/or adipocytes. In some embodiments, the one or moretarget cells are keratinocytes. In some embodiments, the one or moretarget cells reside in the stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratumspinulosum, stratum basale, and/or basement membrane. In someembodiments, the one or more target cells are one or more epidermalcells. In some embodiments, the one or more target cells are one or moredermal cells.

Any suitable virus known in the art may be used, including, for example,adenovirus, adeno-associated virus, retrovirus, lentivirus, sendaivirus, papillomavirus, herpes virus (e.g., a herpes simplex virus),vaccinia virus, and/or any hybrid or derivative viruses thereof. In someembodiments, the virus is attenuated. In some embodiments, the virus isreplication defective. In some embodiments, the virus is replicationcompetent. In some embodiments, the virus has been modified to alter itstissue tropism relative to the tissue tropism of a correspondingunmodified, wild-type virus. In some embodiments, the virus has reducedcytotoxicity as compared to a corresponding wild-type virus. Methods ofproducing a virus comprising recombinant nucleic acids are well known toone of ordinary skill in the art.

In some embodiments, the virus is a member of the Herpesviridae familyof DNA viruses, including, for example, a herpes simplex virus, avaricella zoster virus, a human cytomegalovirus, a herpesvirus 6A, aherpesvirus 6B, a herpesvirus 7, and a Kaposi's sarcoma-associatedherpesvirus, etc. In some embodiments, the herpes virus is attenuated.In some embodiments, the herpes virus is replication defective. In someembodiments, the herpes virus is replication competent. In someembodiments, the herpes virus has reduced cytotoxicity as compared to acorresponding wild-type herpes virus. In some embodiments, the herpesvirus is not oncolytic.

In some embodiments, the herpes virus is a herpes simplex virus. Herpessimplex viruses comprising recombinant nucleic acids may be produced bya process disclosed, for example, in WO2015/009952 and/or WO2017/176336.In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virus is attenuated. In someembodiments, the herpes simplex virus is replication competent. In someembodiments, the herpes simplex virus is replication defective. In someembodiments, the herpes simplex virus is a herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1), a herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), or any derivativesthereof. In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virus is a herpessimplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). In some embodiments, the HSV-1 isreplication defective. In some embodiments, the hsv-1 is replicationcompetent. In some embodiments, the HSV-1 is attenuated. In someembodiments, the herpes simplex virus (e.g., the HSV-1) has reducedcytotoxicity as compared to a corresponding wild-type herpes simplexvirus (e.g., a wild-type HSV-1). In some embodiments, the herpes simplexvirus (e.g., the HSV-1) is not oncolytic.

In some embodiments, the herpes simplex virus has been modified to alterits tissue tropism relative to the tissue tropism of an unmodified,wild-type herpes simplex virus. In some embodiments, the herpes simplexvirus comprises a modified envelope. In some embodiments, the modifiedenvelope comprises one or more (e.g., one or more, two or more, three ormore, four or more, etc.) mutant herpes simplex virus glycoproteins.Examples of herpes simplex virus glycoproteins may include, but are notlimited to, the glycoproteins gB, gC, gD, gH, and gL. In someembodiments, the modified envelope alters the herpes simplex virustissue tropism relative to a wild-type herpes simplex virus.

In some embodiments, the transduction efficiency (in vitro and/or invivo) of a virus of the present disclosure (e.g., a herpes virus such asa herpes simplex virus) for one or more target cells (e.g., one or morehuman keratinocytes and/or fibroblasts) is at least about 25%. Forexample, the transduction efficiency of the virus for one or more targetcells may be at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%,at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at leastabout 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%,at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at leastabout 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 99%, at least about 99.5%,or more. In some embodiments, the virus is a herpes simplex virus andthe transduction efficiency of the virus for one or more target cells(e.g., one or more human keratinocytes and/or fibroblasts) is about 85%to about 100%. In some embodiments, the virus is a herpes simplex virusand the transduction efficiency of the virus for one or more targetcells (e.g., one or more human keratinocytes and/or fibroblasts) is atleast about 85%, at least about 86%, at least about 87%, at least about88%, at least about 89%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, atleast about 92%, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, atleast about 99%, or 100%. Methods of measuring viral transductionefficiency in vitro or in vivo are well known to one of ordinary skillin the art, including, for example, qPCR analysis, deep sequencing,western blotting, fluorometric analysis (such as fluorescent in situhybridization (FISH), fluorescent reporter gene expression,immunofluorescence, FACS), etc.

V. Pharmaceutical Compositions and Formulations

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to pharmaceuticalcompositions and/or formulations comprising any of the recombinantnucleic acids (e.g., recombinant herpes virus genomes) and/or viruses(e.g., herpes viruses comprising a recombinant genomes) described herein(such as a herpes simplex virus comprising a recombinant herpes simplexvirus genome), and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition or formulationcomprises any one or more of the viruses (e.g., herpes viruses)described herein. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition orformulation comprises from about 10⁴ to about 10¹² plaque forming units(PFU)/mL of the virus. For example, the pharmaceutical composition orformulation may comprise from about 10⁴ to about 10¹², about 10⁵ toabout 10¹², about 10⁶ to about 10¹², about 10⁷ to about 10¹², about 10⁸to about 10¹², about 10⁹ to about 10¹², about 10¹⁰ to about 10¹², about10¹¹ to about 10¹², about 10⁴ to about 10¹¹, about 10⁵ to about 10¹¹,about 10⁶ to about 10¹¹, about 10⁷ to about 10¹¹, about 10⁸ to about10¹¹, about 10⁹ to about 10¹¹, about 10¹⁰ to about 10¹¹, about 10⁴ toabout 10¹⁰, about 10⁵ to about 10¹⁰, about 10⁶ to about 10¹⁰, about 10⁷to about 10¹⁰, about 10⁸ to about 10¹⁰, about 10⁹ to about 10¹⁰, about10⁴ to about 10⁹, about 10⁵ to about 10⁹, about 10⁶ to about 10⁹, about10⁷ to about 10⁹, about 10⁸ to about 10⁹, about 10⁴ to about 10⁸, about10⁵ to about 10⁸, about 10⁶ to about 108, about 10⁷ to about 10⁸, about10⁴ to about 10⁷, about 10⁵ to about 10⁷, about 10⁶ to about 10⁷, about10⁴ to about 10⁶, about 10⁵ to about 10⁶, or about 10⁴ to about 10⁵PFU/mL of the virus. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositionor formulation comprises about 10⁴, about 10⁵, about 10⁶, about 10⁷,about 10⁸, about 10⁹, about 10¹⁰, about 10¹¹, or about 10¹² PFU/mL ofthe virus.

Pharmaceutical compositions and formulations can be prepared by mixingthe active ingredient(s) (such as a recombinant nucleic acid and/or avirus) having the desired degree of purity with one or morepharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers or excipients are generally nontoxic to recipientsat the dosages and concentrations employed, and may include, but are notlimited to: buffers (such as phosphate, citrate, acetate, and otherorganic acids); antioxidants (such as ascorbic acid and methionine);preservatives (such as octadecyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride,benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, phenol, butyl or benzylalcohol, alkyl parabens, catechol, resorcinol, cyclohexanol, 3-pentanol,and m-cresol); amino acids (such as glycine, glutamine, asparagine,histidine, arginine, or lysine); low molecular weight (less than about10 residues) polypeptides; proteins (such as serum albumin, gelatin, orimmunoglobulins); polyols (such as glycerol, e.g., formulationsincluding 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 14%,15%, etc. glycerol); hydrophilic polymers (such aspolyvinylpyrrolidone); monosaccharides, disaccharides, and othercarbohydrates (including glucose, mannose, or dextrins); chelatingagents (such as EDTA); sugars (such as sucrose, mannitol, trehalose, orsorbitol); salt-forming counter-ions (such as sodium); metal complexes(such as Zn-protein complexes); and/or non-ionic surfactants (such aspolyethylene glycol (PEG)). A thorough discussion of pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers is available in REMINGTON'S PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES(Mack Pub. Co., N.J. 1991).

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition or formulationcomprises one or more lipid (e.g., cationic lipid) carriers. In someembodiments, the pharmaceutical composition or formulation comprises oneor more nanoparticle carriers. Nanoparticles are submicron (less thanabout 1000 nm) sized drug delivery vehicles that can carry encapsulateddrugs (such as synthetic small molecules, proteins, peptides, cells,viruses, and nucleic acid-based biotherapeutics) for rapid or controlledrelease. A variety of molecules (e.g., proteins, peptides, recombinantnucleic acids, etc.) can be efficiently encapsulated in nanoparticlesusing processes well known in the art. In some embodiments, a molecule“encapsulated” in a nanoparticle may refer to a molecule (such as avirus) that is contained within the nanoparticle or attached to and/orassociated with the surface of the nanoparticle, or any combinationthereof. Nanoparticles for use in the compositions or formulationsdescribed herein may be any type of biocompatible nanoparticle known inthe art, including, for example, nanoparticles comprising poly(lacticacid), poly(glycolic acid), PLGA, PLA, PGA, and any combinations thereof(see e.g., Vauthier et al. Adv Drug Del Rev. (2003) 55: 519-48;US2007/0148074; US2007/0092575; US2006/0246139; U.S. Pat. Nos.5,753,234; 7,081,483; and WO2006/052285).

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier orexcipient may be adapted for or suitable for any administration routeknown in the art, including, for example, intravenous, intramuscular,subcutaneous, cutaneous, oral, nasal, intratracheal, sublingual, buccal,topical, transdermal, intradermal, intraperitoneal, intraorbital,subretinal, intravitreal, transmucosal, intraarticular, by implantation,by inhalation, intrathecal, intraventricular, and/or intranasaladministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition orformulation is adapted for or suitable for any administration routeknown in the art, including, for example, intravenous, intramuscular,subcutaneous, cutaneous, oral, nasal, intratracheal, sublingual, buccal,topical, transdermal, intradermal, intraperitoneal, intraorbital,intravitreal, subretinal, transmucosal, intraarticular, by implantation,by inhalation, intrathecal, intraventricular, and/or intranasaladministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier or excipient is adapted for or suitable for topical,transdermal, subcutaneous, intradermal, and/or transmucosaladministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition orformulation is adapted for or suitable for topical, transdermal,subcutaneous, intradermal, and/or transmucosal administration. In someembodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient isadapted for or suitable for topical, transdermal, subcutaneous, and/orintradermal administration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition or formulation is adapted for or suitable for topical,transdermal, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal administration. In someembodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient isadapted for or suitable for topical, transdermal, and/or intradermaladministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition orformulation is adapted for or suitable for topical, transdermal, and/orintradermal administration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier or excipient is adapted for or suitable for topicaladministration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition orformulation is adapted for or suitable for topical administration.

Examples of carriers or excipients adapted for or suitable for use inpharmaceutical compositions or formulations of the present disclosuremay include, but are not limited to, ointments, oils, pastes, creams,aerosols, suspensions, emulsions, fatty ointments, gels (e.g.,methylcellulose gels, such as carboxy methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, etc.), powders, liquids, lotions, solutions, sprays,patches (e.g., transdermal patches or microneedle patches), adhesivestrips, a microneedle or microneedle arrays, and inhalants. In someembodiments, the carrier or excipient (e.g., the pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier or excipient) comprises one or more (e.g., one ormore, two or more, three or more, four or more, five or more, etc.) ofan ointment, oil, paste, cream, aerosol, suspension, emulsion, fattyointment, gel, powder, liquid, lotion, solution, spray, patch, adhesivestrip and an inhalant. In some embodiments, the carrier comprises apatch (e.g. a patch that adheres to the skin), such as a transdermalpatch or a microneedle patch. In some embodiments, the carrier comprisesa microneedle or microneedle array. Methods for making and usingmicroneedle arrays suitable for composition delivery are generally knownin the art (see e.g., Kim Y. et al. “Microneedles for drug and vaccinedelivery”. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 2012, 64 (14): 1547-68).

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition or formulationfurther comprises one or more additional components. Examples ofadditional components may include, but are not limited to, bindingagents (e.g., pregelatinized maize starch, polyvinylpyrrolidone orhydroxypropyl methylcellulose, etc.); fillers (e.g., lactose and othersugars, microcrystalline cellulose, pectin, gelatin, calcium sulfate,ethyl cellulose, polyacrylates or calcium hydrogen phosphate, etc.);lubricants (e.g., magnesium stearate, talc, silica, colloidal silicondioxide, stearic acid, metallic stearates, hydrogenated vegetable oils,corn starch, polyethylene glycols, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate,etc.); disintegrants (e.g., starch, sodium starch glycolate, etc.);wetting agents (e.g., sodium lauryl sulphate, etc.); salt solutions;alcohols; polyethylene glycols; gelatin; lactose; amylase; magnesiumstearate; talc; silicic acid; viscous paraffin; methylcellulose (e.g.,carboxy methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, etc.);polyvinylpyrrolidone; sweetenings; flavorings; perfuming agents;colorants; moisturizers; sunscreens; antibacterial agents; agents ableto stabilize polynucleotides or prevent their degradation, and the like.In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition or formulationcomprises a methylcellulose gel, such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose,carboxy methylcellulose, etc., (e.g., at about 0.5%, at about 1%, atabout 1.5%, at about 2%, at about 2.5%, at about 3%, at about 3.5%, atabout 4%, at about 4.5%, at about 5%, at about 5.5%, at about 6%, atabout 6.5%, at about 7%, at about 7.5%, at about 8%, at about 8.5%, atabout 9%, at about 9.5%, at about 10%, at about 10.5%, at about 11%, atabout 11.5%, at about 12%, etc.). In some embodiments, thepharmaceutical composition or formulation comprises a phosphate buffer.In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition or formulationcomprises glycerol (e.g., at about 1%, about 2%, about 3%, about 4%,about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, about 9%, about 10%, about 11%,about 12%, about 13%, about 14%, about 15%, etc.). In some embodiments,the pharmaceutical composition or formulation comprises amethylcellulose gel (e.g., hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, etc.), a phosphate buffer, and/or glycerol.

Compositions and formulations (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions andformulations) to be used for in vivo administration are generallysterile. Sterility may be readily accomplished, e.g., by filtrationthrough sterile filtration membranes.

In some embodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein maybe used to deliver one or more polynucleotides encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide (e.g., a human Steryl-sulfatasepolypeptide) into one or more cells of a subject (e.g., one or moreSteryl-sulfatase deficient cells, one or more cells harboring an STSgene mutation, etc.). In some embodiments, any of the recombinantnucleic acids, viruses, and/or pharmaceutical compositions orformulations described herein may be used in a therapy. In someembodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein may be usedin the treatment of a disease, disorder, defect, or condition that wouldbenefit from the expression of an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide(e.g., one or more forms of congenital ichthyosis; a disease, disorder,defect, or condition associated with an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide deficiency (such as X-linked ichthyosis); a disease,disorder, defect, or condition associated a ichthyosis-associated genemutation, etc.). In some embodiments, any of the recombinant nucleicacids, viruses, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein may be used in the treatment of one or more forms ofcongenital ichthyosis (e.g., used in the treatment of one or more ofharlequin ichthyosis (HI), autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis(ARCI), lamellar ichthyosis (LI), congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma(CIE), Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS), Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS),mental retardation, enteropathy, deafness, peripheral neuropathy,ichthyosis, and keratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome, chondrodysplasia punctata1 (CDPX1), chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome(PSS), neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndrome,ichthyosis vulgaris, keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID),palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma withsensorineural hearing loss (PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantarkeratoderma (EPPK), erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Cloustonsyndrome, progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolyticichthyosis (EI), superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrinkeratoderma, ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP)syndrome, Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiformnevus and limb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxovasyndrome, keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosingkeratoderma (KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS),cerebral dysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantarkeratoderma (CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and/or restrictive dermopathy).In some embodiments, the congenital ichthyosis is not ARCI. In someembodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein may be usedin the treatment of X-linked ichthyosis.

In some embodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein maybe used in the preparation or manufacture of a medicament. In someembodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein may be usedin the preparation or manufacture of a medicament useful for deliveringone or more polynucleotides encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide (e.g., a human Steryl-sulfatase polypeptide) into one ormore cells of a subject (e.g., one or more Steryl-sulfatase deficientcells, one or more cells harboring an STS gene mutation, etc.). In someembodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein may be usedin the preparation or manufacture of a medicament useful for thetreatment of a disease, disorder, defect, or condition that wouldbenefit from the expression of an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide(e.g., one or more forms of congenital ichthyosis; a disease, disorder,defect, or condition associated with an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide deficiency (such as X-linked ichthyosis); a disease,disorder, defect, or condition associated with a ichthyosis-associatedgene mutation, etc.). In some embodiments, any of the recombinantnucleic acids, viruses, and/or pharmaceutical compositions orformulations described herein may be used in the preparation ormanufacture of a medicament useful for the treatment of one or moreforms of congenital ichthyosis (e.g., useful for the treatment of one ormore of harlequin ichthyosis (HI), autosomal recessive congenitalichthyosis (ARCI), lamellar ichthyosis (LI), congenital ichthyosiformerythroderma (CIE), Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS), Sjogren-Larssonsyndrome (SLS), mental retardation, enteropathy, deafness, peripheralneuropathy, ichthyosis, and keratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome,chondrodysplasia punctata 1 (CDPX1), chondrodysplasia punctata 2(CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome (PSS), neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosingcholangitis (NISCH) syndrome, ichthyosis vulgaris,keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID), palmoplantar keratoderma(PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearing loss(PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (EPPK),erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Clouston syndrome, progressivesymmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI),superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrin keratoderma,ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome,Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform nevus andlimb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxova syndrome,keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma(KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS), cerebraldysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantar keratoderma(CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and/or restrictive dermopathy).In some embodiments, the congenital ichthyosis is not ARCI. In someembodiments, any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein may be usedin the preparation or manufacture of a medicament useful for thetreatment of X-linked ichthyosis.

VI. Methods

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to enhancing,increasing, augmenting, and/or supplementing the levels of anichthyosis-associated polypeptide (e.g., a human Steryl-sulfatasepolypeptide) in one or more cells of a subject comprising administeringto the subject an effective amount of any of the recombinant nucleicacids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions orformulations described herein. In some embodiments, the subject is ahuman. In some embodiments, the subject suffers from one or more formsof congenital ichthyosis (e.g., one or more of harlequin ichthyosis(HI), autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI), lamellarichthyosis (LI), congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE),Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS), Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS), mentalretardation, enteropathy, deafness, peripheral neuropathy, ichthyosis,and keratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome, chondrodysplasia punctata 1 (CDPX1),chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome (PSS),neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndrome, ichthyosisvulgaris, keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID), palmoplantarkeratoderma (PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearingloss (PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (EPPK),erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Clouston syndrome, progressivesymmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI),superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrin keratoderma,ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome,Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform nevus andlimb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxova syndrome,keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma(KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS), cerebraldysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantar keratoderma(CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and/or restrictive dermopathy).In some embodiments, the congenital ichthyosis is not ARCI. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in an endogenousichthyosis-associated gene (one or both copies), such as aloss-of-function mutation in the STS gene.

In some embodiments, administration of the recombinant nucleic acid,virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition or formulation tothe subject increases ichthyosis-associated polypeptide levels(transcript or protein levels) by at least about 25% in one or morecontacted or treated cells of the subject, as compared to the endogenouslevels of the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in one or morecorresponding untreated cells of the subject. In some embodiments,administration of the recombinant nucleic acid, virus, medicament,and/or pharmaceutical composition or formulation to the subjectincreases ichthyosis-associated polypeptide levels (transcript orprotein levels) by at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at leastabout 40%, at least about 50%, at least about 50%, at least about 60%,at least about 70%, at least about 80%, at least about 90%, at leastabout 95%, at least about 99%, or more in one or more contacted ortreated cells of the subject, as compared to the endogenous levels ofthe ichthyosis-associated polypeptide in one or more correspondinguntreated cells of the subject. In some embodiments, administration ofthe recombinant nucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceuticalcomposition or formulation to the subject increasesichthyosis-associated polypeptide levels (transcript or protein levels)by at least about 2-fold in one or more contacted or treated cells ofthe subject, as compared to the endogenous levels of theichthyosis-associated polypeptide in one or more corresponding untreatedcells in the subject. For example, administration of the recombinantnucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition orformulation may increase ichthyosis-associated polypeptide levels(transcript or protein levels) by at least about 2-fold, at least about3-fold, at least about 4-fold, at least about 5-fold, at least about6-fold, at least about 7-fold, at least about 8-fold, at least about9-fold, at least about 10-fold, at least about 15-fold, at least about20-fold, at least about 25-fold, at least about 50-fold, at least about75-fold, at least about 100-fold, at least about 250-fold, at leastabout 500-fold, at least about 750-fold, at least about 1000-fold, ormore in one or more contacted or treated cells of the subject, ascompared to the endogenous levels of the ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide in one or more corresponding untreated cells in the subject.In some embodiments, the one or more contacted or treated cells are oneor more cells of the epidermis, dermis, and/or mucosa. In someembodiments, the one or more contacted or treated cells are one or morecells of the epidermis and/or dermis (e.g., a keratinocyte orfibroblast). Methods of measuring transcript or protein levels from asample are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including,for example, by qPCR, western blot, mass spectrometry, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of congenital ichthyosis in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subjectsuffers from one or more of harlequin ichthyosis (HI), autosomalrecessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI), lamellar ichthyosis (LI),congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome(CDS), Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS), mental retardation, enteropathy,deafness, peripheral neuropathy, ichthyosis, and keratoderma (MEDNIK)syndrome, chondrodysplasia punctata 1 (CDPX1), chondrodysplasia punctata2 (CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome (PSS), neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosingcholangitis (NISCH) syndrome, ichthyosis vulgaris,keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID), palmoplantar keratoderma(PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearing loss(PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma (EPPK),erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Clouston syndrome, progressivesymmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI),superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrin keratoderma,ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome,Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform nevus andlimb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxova syndrome,keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosing keratoderma(KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS), cerebraldysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantar keratoderma(CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and restrictive dermopathy. Insome embodiments, the congenital ichthyosis is not ARCI. In someembodiments, the congenital ichthyosis is X-linked ichthyosis.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of harlequin ichthyosis in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe ABCA12 gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, therecombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome)comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding an ATP-binding sub-familyA member 12 polypeptide (ABCA12), e.g., a human ABCA12 polypeptide.Signs and/or symptoms of harlequin ichthyosis may include, but are notlimited to, thick plate-like scales of the skin, ectropion, eclabium,severe restriction of the chest and abdomen due to tightness of theskin, difficulty breathing and/or eating, low body temperature, swellingof the mouth, dehydration, lack of hydration to the corneas,hypernatremia, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS) in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the ABHD5 gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide (ABHD5),e.g., a human ABHD5 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of CDS mayinclude, but are not limited to, redness, fine scaling, darkpigmentation, and severe itching of the skin, liver disease with lipidstorage, progressive weakness of the proximal arms and legs, CKelevation in the blood, early fatigability, cataracts, ectropion,progressive hearing loss, cognitive impairment, short stature, growthretardation, steatorrhea, an enlarged spleen, orthopedic problems,kidney dysfunction, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Sjogren-Larsson syndrome in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the ALDH3A2 gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a Aldehydedehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide (ALDH3A2), e.g., a humanALDH3A2 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of Sjogren-Larsson syndromemay include, but are not limited to, erythema, dry/rough/scaly skin witha brownish or yellowish tone, mild to severe itchiness,leukoencephalopathy, mild to profound intellectual disabilities, delayedspeech and speech difficulties, seizures, delayed development of motorskills, abnormal muscle stiffness, tiny crystals/white dots formed inthe light-sensitive tissues of the eye, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) in asubject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in one or more of theALOX12B, ALOXE3, CASP14, CERS3, CYP4F22, LIPN, NIPAL4, PNPLA1, SDR9C7,SLC27A4, ST14, and/or SULT2B1 genes (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more(e.g., one or more, two or more, three or more, four our more, five ormore, six or more, seven or more, eight or more, nine or more, 10 ormore, 11 or more, or all 12) of a Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase 12R-typepolypeptide (ALOX12B), Hydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide(ALOXE3), Caspase-14 polypeptide (CASP14), Ceramide synthase 3polypeptide (CERS3), Cytochrome P450 4F22 polypeptide (CYP4F22), Lipasemember N polypeptide (LIPN), Magnesium transporter NIPA4 polypeptide(NIPAL4), Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 1polypeptide (PNPLA1), Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 9Cmember 7 polypeptide (SDR9C7), Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 4polypeptide (SLC27A4), Suppressor of tumorigenicity 14 proteinpolypeptide (ST14), and/or Sulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide (SULT2B1),e.g., one or more of a human ALOX12B, ALOXE3, CASP14, CERS3, CYP4F22,LIPN, NIPAL4, PNPLA1, SDR9C7, SLC27A4, ST14, and/or SULT2B1 polypeptide.In some embodiments, the ARCI is not TGM1-deficient ARCI and/orTGM5-deficient ARCI. Signs and/or symptoms of ARCI may include, but arenot limited to, an abnormal stratum corneum, incomplete thickening ofthe cornified cell envelope, defects in the intercellular lipid layersin the stratum corneum, generalized scaling with variable redness of theskin, formation of large plate-like scales, accelerated epidermalturnover, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, defective barrier function,recurrent skin infections, exposure keratitis, hypohidrosis, heatintolerance, corneal perforation, rickets, nail abnormalities,dehydration, respiratory problems, ectropion, eclabium, hypoplasia ofjoint and nasal cartilage, scarring alopecia, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of erythrokeratodermia variabilis/mental retardation,enteropathy, deafness, peripheral neuropathy, ichthyosis, andkeratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inone or more of the AP1S1, GJB3, and/or GJB4 genes (one or both copies).In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinantherpes virus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding oneor more (e.g., one or more, two or more, or all three) of an AP-1complex subunit sigma-1A polypeptide (AP1S1), Gap junction beta-3polypeptide (GJB3), and/or Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide (GJB4), e.g.,one or more of a human AP1S1, GJB3, and/or GJB4 polypeptide. Signsand/or symptoms of erythrokeratodermia variabilis/MEDNIK syndrome mayinclude, but are not limited to, hyperkeratosis and red patches ofvariable size, shape, and duration on the skin, sensorineural deafness,peripheral neuropathy, psychomotor retardation, elevations of very longchain fatty acids, upslanting palpebral fissures, hypotonia,ichthyosiform erythroderma, gastrointestinal problems, hepatic fibrosis,cirrhosis, cholestasis, cataracts, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of chondrodysplasia punctata 1 (CDPX1) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the ARSE gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding anArylsulfatase E polypeptide (ARSE), e.g., a human ARSE polypeptide.Signs and/or symptoms of CDPX1 may include, but are not limited to,ichthyosis, an abnormal spine, anosmia, a depressed nasal bridge,epiphyseal stippling, hearing impairment, hypogonadism, microcephaly,shortened fingers, breathing abnormalities, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the EBP gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide (EBP),e.g., a human EBP polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of CDPX2 mayinclude, but are not limited to, congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma,erythema, hyperkeratotic scaling, follicular atrophoderma (particularlyin the trunk, forearms, and dorsal aspect of the hands), cicatricialalopecia, asymmetric shortening of the limbs, facial dysmorphism (lownasal bridge, frontal bossing, hypertelorism, high arched palate), jointcontractures, moderate to severe sclerosis of the vertebral column,cataracts, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of peeling skin syndrome (PSS) in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inone or more of the CDSN, CHST8, CSTA, FLG2, and/or SERPINB8 genes (oneor both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid(e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding one or more (e.g., one or more, two or more,three or more, four our more, or all five) of a Corneodesmosinpolypeptide (CDSN), Carbohydrate sulfotransferase 8 polypeptide (CHST8),Cystatin-A polypeptide (CSTA), Filaggrin 2 polypeptide (FLG2), and/orSerpinB8 polypeptide (SERPINB8), e.g., one or more of a human CDSN,CHST8, CSTA, FLG2, and/or SERPINB8 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms ofPSS may include, but are not limited to, spontaneous, painless sheddingor peeling of the outermost layer of the skin, itching, short stature,blisters or erosions on the hands and feet, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndromein a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in the CLDN1 gene (oneor both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid(e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a Claudin-1 polypeptide (CLDN1), e.g., a humanCLDN1 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of NISCH may include, but arenot limited to, ichthyosis with diffuse white scales, scalphypotrichosis, cicatricial alopecia, sparse eyelashes/eyebrows,oligodontia, hypodontia, enamel dysplasia, neonatal sclerosingcholangitis with jaundice and pruritus, hepatomegaly, cholestasis,portal hypertension, patent extrahepatic bile duct obstruction,splenomegaly, leukocyte vacuolization, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of ichthyosis vulgaris in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe FLG gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one ormore polynucleotides encoding a Filaggrin polypeptide (FLG), e.g., ahuman FLG polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of ichthyosis vulgaris mayinclude, but are not limited to, flaky scalp, itchy skin, polygon-shapedwhite, brown, or gray scales on the skin, severely dry skin, thickenedskin, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome, Cloustonsyndrome, and/or palmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearingloss (PPK/SNHL) in a subject in need thereof comprising administering tothe subject an effective amount of any of the recombinant nucleic acids,viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in the GJB2 and/or GJB6gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleicacid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding one or both of a Gap junction beta-2polypeptide (GJB2) and/or Gap junction beta-6 polypeptide (GJB6), e.g.,a human GJB2 and/or GJB6 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms ofkeratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome, Clouston syndrome, and/orpalmoplantar keratoderma with sensorineural hearing loss (PPK/SNHL) mayinclude, but are not limited to, palmoplantar keratoderma,erythrokeratoderma, ichthyosis, keratitis, sensitivity to light, extrablood vessel growth in the eye, scarring of the eye, visual loss orblindness, nail abnormalities, progressive hair loss, hyperpigmentationof the skin, clubbing of the fingers, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia in a subject inneed thereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amountof any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the KDSR gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductase polypeptide (KDSR), e.g., a humanKDSR polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of progressive symmetricerythrokeratodermia may include, but are not limited to, reddenedplaques of thickened, rough, and/or scaly skin (especially on the face,buttocks, arms, and legs) with an almost perfectly symmetricaldistribution, palmoplantar keratoderma, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI), superficial epidermolyticichthyosis (SEI), and/or epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma in asubject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in one or more of theKRT1, KRT2, KRT9, and/or KRT10 genes (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding one or more(e.g., one or more, two or more, three or more, or all four) of aKeratin, type II cytoskeletal 1 polypeptide (KRT1), Keratin, type IIcytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide (KRT2), Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 9 polypeptide (KRT9), and/or Keratin, type I cytoskeletal10 polypeptide (KRT10), e.g., one or more of a human KRT1, KRT2, KRT9,and/or KRT10 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of epidermolyticichthyosis (EI), superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), and/orepidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma may include, but are not limitedto, thick, blistering, warty hardening of the skin (particularly in theskin creases over joints), scales forming in parallel rows of spines orridges, skin fragility that may blister easily following injury,generalized erythroderma, recurrent skin infections (oftenStaphylococcus or Streptococcus), severe scalp involvement and hairloss, heat intolerance, even, widespread thickened skin (keratosis) overthe palms and soles, a red band at the edges of the keratosis, keratoticlesions appearing on the tops of the hands, feet, knees, and elbows,excessive perspiration, nail thickening, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of loricrin keratoderma in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe LOR gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one ormore polynucleotides encoding a Loricrin polypeptide (LOR), e.g., ahuman LOR polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of loricrin keratoderma mayinclude, but are not limited to, diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma,honeycomb palmoplantar hyperkeratosis (associated with pseudoainhum ofthe fifth digit of the hand), deafness, ichthyosis, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP)syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to thesubject an effective amount of any of the recombinant nucleic acids,viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in the MBTPS2 gene (oneor both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid(e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a Membrane-bound transcription factor site-2protease polypeptide (MBTPS2), e.g., a human MBTPS2 polypeptide. Signsand/or symptoms of IFAP syndrome may include, but are not limited to,dry, scaly skin, absence of hair, excessive sensitivity to light, shortstature, mental retardation, seizures, a tendency for respiratoryinfections, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform nevus and limbdefects (CHILD) syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe NSDHL gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, therecombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome)comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding aSterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptide(NSDHL), e.g., a human NSDHL polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of CHILDsyndrome may include, but are not limited to, dry, itchy, red and scalyskin on one side of the body, absence of hair on one side of the head,limb defects (e.g., underdevelopment of fingers and toes, completeabsence of limbs) that often occur on the same side of the body as themajor skin symptoms, skeletal defects (e.g., abnormal ribs, anomalies ofthe shoulder blades) webbing of the skin between joints, absence ofmuscles of the breast, defects in the walls between auricles and/orventricles, abnormalities of the central nervous system, blood vessels,kidneys, thyroid, lungs, adrenal glands, reproductive system, andurinary system (often underdevelopment on the affected side of thebody), etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Refsum disease in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inone or both of the PEX7 and/or PHYH genes (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding one or bothof a Peroxisomal targeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide (PEX7)and/Phytanoyl-CoA dioxygenase, peroxisomal polypeptide (PHYH), e.g., oneor both of a human PEX7 and/or PHYH polypeptide. Signs and/or symptomsof Refsum disease may include, but are not limited to, dry scaly skin,retinitis pigmentosa, anosmia, bone abnormalities of the hands and feet,progressive muscle weakness and wasting, ataxia, hearing loss, abnormalheart rhythm, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of Neu-Laxova syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inone or both of the PHGDH and/or PSAT1 genes (one or both copies). Insome embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinantherpes virus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding oneor both of a D-3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase polypeptide (PHGDH)and/Phosphoserine aminotransferase polypeptide (PSAT1), e.g., one orboth of a human PHGDH and/or PSAT1 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms ofNeu-Laxova syndrome may include, but are not limited to, proptosis witheyelid malformations, nose malformations, round and gaping mouth,micrognathia, low set or malformed ears, cleft lip, cleft palate,syndactyly, edema and flexion deformities, ichthyosis andhyperkeratosis, microcephaly, lissencephaly, microgyria, hypoplasia ofthe cerebellum, agenesis of the corpus callosum, neural tube defects,etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosingkeratoderma (KLICK) syndrome in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe POMP gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one ormore polynucleotides encoding a Proteasome maturation proteinpolypeptide (POMP), e.g., a human POMP polypeptide. Signs and/orsymptoms of KLICK syndrome may include, but are not limited to, linearhyperkeratosis (without evidence of Koebner phenomenon), moderate,non-blistering ichthyosis, palmoplantar keratoderma, sclerosing flexiondeformities of the fingers, noninflamed keratotic striae, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS) in a subject in needthereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount ofany of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the SLC27A4 gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding aLong-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide (SLC27A4), e.g., ahuman SLC27A4 polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of IPS may include, butare not limited to, a thick caseous layer of skin, red endemic skin,spongy and desquamating skin, respiratory problems, eosinophilia, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of cerebral dysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, andpalmoplantar keratoderma (CEDNIK) syndrome in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe SNAP29 gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, therecombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome)comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a Synaptosomal-associatedprotein 29 polypeptide (SNAP29), e.g., a human SNAP29 polypeptide. Signsand/or symptoms of CEDNIK syndrome may include, but are not limited to,failure to thrive, roving eye movements, poor head and trunk control,progressive microcephaly and facial dysmorphism consisting of elongatedfacies, downward-slanting palpebral fissures, mild hypertelorism, flat,broad nasal root, palmoplantar keratosis, ichthyosis, psychomotorretardation, hypoplastic optic discs, sensorineural deafness, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of X-linked ichthyosis in a subject in need thereof comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of any of therecombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceuticalcompositions or formulations described herein. In some embodiments, thesubject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject's genome comprisesa mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) inthe STS gene (one or both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one ormore polynucleotides encoding a Steryl-sulfatase polypeptide (STS),e.g., a human STS polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of X-linkedichthyosis may include, but are not limited to, brownish scales thatadhere to the skin (often affecting the back and legs), comma-shapedcorneal opacities, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of arthrogryposis-renal dysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndromein a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject aneffective amount of any of the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In someembodiments, the subject's genome comprises a mutation (e.g., aloss-of-function mutation, a pathogenic variant) in the VPS33B gene (oneor both copies). In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid(e.g., a recombinant herpes virus genome) comprises one or morepolynucleotides encoding a Vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein33B polypeptide (VPS33B), e.g., a human VPS33B polypeptide. Signs and/orsymptoms of ARC syndrome may include, but are not limited to, congenitaljoint contractures, renal tubular dysfunction, cholestasis, ichthyosis,central nervous system malformation, platelet anomalies, agenesis of thecorpus callosum, deafness, recurrent sepsis, hypothyroidism, nephrogenicdiabetes insipidus, etc.

Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of providingprophylactic, palliative, or therapeutic relief to one or more signs orsymptoms of restrictive dermopathy in a subject in need thereofcomprising administering to the subject an effective amount of any ofthe recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein. In someembodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, the subject'sgenome comprises a mutation (e.g., a loss-of-function mutation, apathogenic variant) in the ZMPSTE24 gene (one or both copies). In someembodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid (e.g., a recombinant herpesvirus genome) comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding a CAAXprenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide (ZMPSTE24), e.g., a human ZMPSTE24polypeptide. Signs and/or symptoms of restrictive dermopathy mayinclude, but are not limited to, very tight and thin skin with erosions,scaling, typical facial dysmorphism, arthrogryposis multiplex, fetalakinesia or hypokinesia deformation sequence (FADS), pulmonaryhypoplasia, etc.

The recombinant nucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/orpharmaceutical compositions or formulations described herein may beadministered by any suitable method or route known in the art,including, without limitation, by oral administration, sublingualadministration, buccal administration, topical administration, rectaladministration, via inhalation, transdermal administration, subcutaneousinjection, intradermal injection, intravenous injection, intra-arterialinjection, intramuscular injection, intracardiac injection, intraosseousinjection, intraperitoneal injection, transmucosal administration,vaginal administration, intravitreal administration, intraorbitaladministration, subretinal administration, subconjunctivaladministration (e.g., the use of subconjunctival depots), suprachoroidaladministration, intra-articular administration, peri-articularadministration, local administration, epicutaneous administration, orany combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleicacid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition orformulation is administered cutaneously, topically, transdermally,subcutaneously, or intradermally to the subject. In some embodiments,the recombinant nucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceuticalcomposition or formulation is administered topically, transdermally,subcutaneously, or intradermally to the subject. In some embodiments,the recombinant nucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceuticalcomposition or formulation is administered topically, transdermally, orintradermally to the subject. In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition orformulation is administered topically to the subject. The presentdisclosure thus encompasses methods of delivering any of the recombinantnucleic acids, viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositionsor formulations described herein to an individual (e.g., an individualhaving, or at risk of developing, one or more signs or symptoms ofcongenital ichthyosis).

In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid, virus, medicament,and/or pharmaceutical composition or formulation is administered once tothe subject. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid, virus,medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition or formulation isadministered at least twice (e.g., at least 2 times, at least 3 times,at least 4 times, at least 5 times, at least 10 times, etc.) to thesubject. In some embodiments, at least about 1 hour (e.g., at leastabout 1 hour, at least about 6 hours, at least about 12 hours, at leastabout 18 hours, at least about 1 day, at least about 2 days, at leastabout 3 days, at least about 4 days, at least about 5 days, at leastabout 6 days, at least about 7 days, at least about 15 days, at leastabout 20 days, at least about 30 days, at least about 40 days, at leastabout 50 days, at least about 60 days, at least about 70 days, at leastabout 80 days, at least about 90 days, at least about 100 days, at leastabout 120 days, etc.) pass between administrations (e.g., between thefirst and second administrations, between the second and thirdadministrations, etc.). In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleicacid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition orformulation is administered one, two, three, four, five or more timesper day to the subject. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleicacid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition orformulation is administered to one or more affected and/or unaffectedareas of the subject.

In some embodiments, one or more portions of the skin of the subject isabraded or made more permeable prior to treatment with a recombinantnucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceutical composition orformulation described herein. Any suitable method of abrading the skinor increasing skin permeability known in the art may be used, including,for example, use of a dermal roller, repeated use of adhesive strips toremove layers of skin cells (tape stripping), scraping with a scalpel orblade, use of sandpaper, use of chemical permeation enhancers orelectrical energy, use of sonic or ultrasonic energy, use of light(e.g., laser) energy, use of micron-sized needles or blades with alength suitable to pierce but not completely pass through the epidermis,etc.

VII. Host Cells

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to one or more hostcells comprising any of the recombinant nucleic acids described herein.Any suitable host cell (prokaryotic or eukaryotic) known in the art maybe used, including, for example: prokaryotic cells including eubacteria,such as Gram-negative or Gram-positive organisms, for exampleEnterobacteriaceae such as Escherichia (e.g., E. coli), Enterobacter,Erminia, Klebsiella, Proteus, Salmonella (e.g., S. typhimurium),Serratia (e.g., S. marcescans), and Shigella, as well as Bacilli such asB. subtilis and B. licheniformis; fungal cells (e.g., S. cerevisiae);insect cells (e.g., S2 cells, etc.); and mammalian cells, includingmonkey kidney CV1 line transformed by SV40 (COS-7, ATCC CRL 1651), humanembryonic kidney line (293 or 293 cells subcloned for growth insuspension culture), baby hamster kidney cells (BHK, ATCC CCL 10), mouseSertoli cells (TM4), monkey kidney cells (CV1 ATCC CCL 70), Africangreen monkey kidney cells (VERO-76, ATCC CRL-1587), human cervicalcarcinoma cells (HELA, ATCC CCL 2), canine kidney cells (MDCK, ATCC CCL34), buffalo rat liver cells (BRL 3A, ATCC CRL 1442), human lung cells(W138, ATCC CCL 75), human liver cells (Hep G2, HB 8065), mouse mammarytumor (MMT 060562, ATCC CCL51), TRI cells, MRC 5 cells, FS4 cells, humanhepatoma line (Hep G2), Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, includingDHFR″ CHO cells, and myeloma cell lines such as NS0 and Sp2/0. In someembodiments, the host cell is a human or non-human primate cell. In someembodiments, the host cells are cells from a cell line. Examples ofsuitable host cells or cell lines may include, but are not limited to,293, HeLa, SH-Sy5y, Hep G2, CACO-2, A549, L929, 3T3, K562, CHO-K1, MDCK,HUVEC, Vero, N20, COS-7, PSN1, VCaP, CHO cells, and the like.

In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is a herpes simplexviral vector. In some embodiments, the recombinant nucleic acid is aherpes simplex virus amplicon. In some embodiments, the recombinantnucleic acid is an HSV-1 amplicon or HSV-1 hybrid amplicon. In someembodiments, a host cell comprising a helper virus is contacted with anHSV-1 amplicon or HSV-1 hybrid amplicon described herein, resulting inthe production of a virus comprising one or more recombinant nucleicacids described herein. In some embodiments, the virus is collected fromthe supernatant of the contacted host cell. Methods of generating virusby contacting host cells comprising a helper virus with an HSV-1amplicon or HSV-1 hybrid amplicon are known in the art.

In some embodiments, the host cell is a complementing host cell. In someembodiments, the complementing host cell expresses one or more genesthat are inactivated in any of the viral vectors described herein. Insome embodiments, the complementing host cell is contacted with arecombinant herpes virus genome (e.g., a recombinant herpes simplexvirus genome) described herein. In some embodiments, contacting acomplementing host cell with a recombinant herpes virus genome resultsin the production of a herpes virus comprising one or more recombinantnucleic acids described herein. In some embodiments, the virus iscollected from the supernatant of the contacted host cell. Methods ofgenerating virus by contacting complementing host cells with arecombinant herpes simplex virus are generally described inWO2015/009952 and/or WO2017/176336.

VIII. Articles of Manufacture or Kits

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to an article ofmanufacture or a kit comprising any of the recombinant nucleic acids,viruses, medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the article of manufacture or kitcomprises a package insert comprising instructions for administering therecombinant nucleic acid, virus, medicament, and/or pharmaceuticalcomposition or formulation to treat an ichthyosis-associated polypeptidedeficiency (e.g., in a subject harboring an STS loss-of-functionmutation) and/or to provide prophylactic, palliative, or therapeuticrelief to one or more signs or symptoms of a congenital ichthyosis.

Suitable containers for the recombinant nucleic acids, viruses,medicaments, and/or pharmaceutical compositions or formulations mayinclude, for example, bottles, vials, bags, tubes, and syringes. Thecontainer may be formed from a variety of materials such as glass,plastic (such as polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin), or metal alloy (suchas stainless steel or hastelloy). In some embodiments, the containercomprises a label on, or associated with the container, wherein thelabel indicates directions for use. The article of manufacture or kitmay further include other materials desirable from a commercial and userstandpoint, including other buffers, diluents, filters, needles,syringes, package inserts, and the like.

EXAMPLES

The present disclosure will be more fully understood by reference to thefollowing examples. It should not, however, be construed as limiting thescope of the present disclosure. It is understood that the examples andembodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and thatvarious modifications or changes in light thereof will be suggested topersons skilled in the art, and are to be included within the spirit andpurview of this application and scope of the appended claims.

Example 1: Modified Herpes Simplex Virus Vectors Encoding One or MoreIchthyosis-Associated Polypeptides

To make modified herpes simplex virus genome vectors capable ofexpressing functional polypeptides of ichthyosis-associated genes in atarget mammalian cell (such as a cell of the skin), a herpes simplexvirus genome (FIG. 1A) is first modified to inactivate one or moreherpes simplex virus genes. Such modifications may decrease the toxicityof the genome in mammalian cells. Next, variants of thesemodified/attenuated recombinant viral constructs are generated such thatthey carry one or more polynucleotides encoding an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide. These variants include: 1) a recombinant ΔICP4-modifiedHSV-1 genome comprising expression cassettes containing the codingsequence of an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide under the control of aheterologous promoter integrated at each ICP4 locus (FIG. 1B); 2) arecombinant ΔICP4/ΔUL41-modified HSV-1 genome comprising expressioncassettes containing the coding sequence of an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide under the control of a heterologous promoter integrated ateach ICP4 locus (FIG. 1C); 3) a recombinant ΔICP4/ΔUL41-modified HSV-1genome comprising an expression cassette containing the coding sequenceof an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide under the control of aheterologous promoter integrated at the UL41 locus (FIG. 1D); 4) arecombinant ΔICP4/ΔICP22-modified HSV-1 genome comprising expressioncassettes containing the coding sequence of an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide under the control of a heterologous promoter integrated ateach ICP4 locus (FIG. 1E); 5) a recombinant ΔICP4/ΔICP22-modified HSV-1genome comprising an expression cassette containing the coding sequenceof an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide under the control of aheterologous promoter integrated at the ICP22 locus (FIG. 1F); 6) arecombinant ΔICP4/ΔUL41/ΔICP22-modified HSV-1 genome comprisingexpression cassettes containing the coding sequence of anichthyosis-associated polypeptide under the control of a heterologouspromoter integrated at each ICP4 locus (FIG. 1G); 7) a recombinantΔICP4/ΔUL41/ΔICP22-modified HSV-1 genome comprising an expressioncassette containing the coding sequence of an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide under the control of a heterologous promoter integrated atthe UL41 locus (FIG. 1H); and 8) a recombinantΔICP4/ΔUL41/ΔICP22-modified HSV-1 genome comprising an expressioncassette containing the coding sequence of an ichthyosis-associatedpolypeptide under the control of a heterologous promoter integrated atthe ICP22 locus (FIG. 1I)

These modified herpes simplex virus genome vectors are transfected ortransduced into engineered cells that are modified to express one ormore herpes virus genes. These engineered cells secrete into thesupernatant of the cell culture a replication defective herpes simplexvirus with the modified genomes packaged therein. The supernatant isthen collected, concentrated, and sterile filtered through a 5 μmfilter.

Example 2: HSV-TGM1 Pharmacology In Vitro

Congenital ichthyoses are a diverse group of cornification diseasesassociated with often severe clinical complications and a decreasedquality of life. Germline mutations in the TGM1 gene, which encodes theenzyme transglutaminase 1 (TGM1), are the predominant cause of autosomalrecessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI). These TGM1 mutations trigger theabnormal epidermal differentiation and impaired cutaneous barrierfunction observed in ARCI patients. Unfortunately, like many forms ofcongenital ichthyoses, current ARCI therapies focus solely onsymptomatic relief. Here, the ability of HSV-TGM1, a gene therapy vectorencoding full-length human TGM1, to deliver functional human TGM1 tokeratinocytes was investigated.

Purified HSV-TGM1 was first evaluated for transduction efficiency andeffector expression in two-dimensional cell-based assays. These assaysemployed immortalized human keratinocytes harvested from aTGM1-deficient ARCI patient homozygous for a c.877-2A>G splice-sitemutation, the most commonly reported TGM1 mutation in humans (Herman etal, 2009). Cells were infected with HSV-TGM1 at multiplicities ofinfection (MOIs) ranging from 0.3 to 3.0 for 48 hours, and vectortransduction and effector expression were analyzed by qPCR, qRT-PCR,western blot, and immunofluorescence. Negative controls includeduninfected cells (mock) and cells infected with an mCherry-expressingvector (mCherry).

HSV-TGM1 vector genomes and TGM1 transcript expression were detected inTGM1-deficient ARCI patient-derived keratinocytes at an MOI as low as0.3, and showed a dose-dependent increase in TGM1 DNA (FIG. 2A) and RNA(FIG. 2B) levels. Increased TGM1 protein expression was observed bywestern blot and immunofluorescent analysis relative to mock-infectedcontrols (FIGS. 2C-2D). No detectable endogenous TGM1 was observed inthe uninfected immortalized keratinocytes, confirming that these cellswere isolated from a patient harboring a natural TGM1 deficiency.

Functionality of the HSV-TGM1-expressed human TGM1 was next examined bydetermining whether the exogenous protein catalyzed covalentcross-linking between glutamine and lysine residues, a functionessential for TGM1-mediated assembly of the cornified envelope. Proteinfunctionality was assessed using an in situ TGM1-specific peptidecross-linking activity assay employing a biotinylated peptide thatmimics a natural TGM1 substrate. TGM1-mediated conjugation ofbiotinylated peptides was visualized by incubating the treated cellswith fluorescently labelled streptavidin. A dose-dependent increase inTGM1 enzymatic activity was observed in HSV-TGM1-infected cells byimmunofluorescence, with TGM1-mediated peptide cross-linking in infectedcells surpassing the levels of endogenous TGM1 activity in normalprimary keratinocytes (NPKs) (FIG. 2E). Uninfected (mock) cells showedno detectable TGM1 activity. A similar trend in TGM1 protein expressionand subsequent restoration of functional activity were observed inimmortalized ARCI keratinocytes grown in high calcium medium tostimulate cell differentiation (FIGS. 3A-3B).

The ability of HSV-TGM1 to transduce a more clinically relevant celltype, i.e., primary TGM1-deficient patient keratinocytes, was nextexamined. Restoration of TGM1 protein expression was observed by westernblot analysis in the HSV-TGM1-infected primary patient cells (FIG. 2F).As expected, no endogenous TGM1 was observed in the negative controlprimary ARCI keratinocytes. Supporting the western blot,immunofluorescence data revealed a dose-dependent increase in TGM1protein between an MOI of 0.3 and 1.0 (FIG. 2G). Rescue of TGM1 proteinexpression in primary patient keratinocytes was also observed by IFafter growth in high calcium cell culture medium (FIG. 4 ). Nosignificant impact on cell morphology was observed upon HSV-TGM1transduction in low or high calcium environments (FIG. 5A). Mildcytotoxic effects were observed at high dosages of the vector in primarycells, which may account for the decreased TGM1 protein levels observedat an MOI of 3 in the western blot and analyses (FIG. 5B).

In vitro, HSV-TGM1 efficiently infected TGM1-deficient humankeratinocytes, produced TGM1 protein, and rescued transglutaminaseenzyme function.

Example 3: In Vivo Evaluation of HSV-TGM1

Because homozygous deletion of TGM1 is neonatal-lethal in mice (Matsukiet al., 1998), a mouse model harboring a genetic lesion in endogenousTGM1 was not practicable for preclinical evaluations. As such, in vivopharmacology of HSV-TGM1 was conducted in immunocompetent BALB/c mice.This approach allowed determination of the vector's ability to deliverproperly localized TGM1 after single or repeated topical administrationwhile concurrently monitoring the vector's toxicity within a fullyintact immune system.

First, an evaluation of HSV-TGM1 was conducted in mechanically orchemically disrupted dorsal skin of treated animals. Sequential tapestripping or wiping the skin surface with acetone are commonly usedtechniques for skin barrier disruption (Rissmann et al, 2009). A singlelow or high HSV-TGM1 dose formulated in a methylcellulose gel carrierwas topically administered to two regions of the prepared skin on eachmouse. Skin biopsies were harvested 48 hours after topicaladministration and processed for analysis.

A histological examination of skin samples harvested from each treatmentgroup was conducted to evaluate HSV-TGM1-induced physiological changes,which may indicate potential safety concerns in vivo. No obvious signsof fibrosis, necrosis, or acute inflammation were detected in anyHSV-TGM1-treated samples as compared to vehicle control (FIG. 6A).Post-sacrifice quantitative PCR analysis of the topically treated skinindicated that HSV-TGM1 effectively transduced both the acetone treated-and tape strip-permeabilized skin (FIG. 6B), and high levels of humanTGM1 transcripts were expressed after infection (FIG. 6C). While acetonetreatment or tape stripping of the skin was found to induce endogenousmouse TGM1 transcription, no significant differences in endogenous TGM1expression were observed between low or high dose HSV-TGM1 and vehiclecontrol (FIG. 7 ).

Exogenous TGM1 protein expression and tissue localization were assessedby immunofluorescence. Human TGM1 was detected in mouse epidermis upontopical application of HSV-TGM1 (FIG. 6D). Paralleling the qPCR andqRT-PCR results, a qualitative increase in TGM1 protein was observed inthe high vs. low dose samples. Samples were also co-stained for mouseloricrin (a natural substrate for TGM1) and mouse integrin alpha-6 (amarker of the basal layer of the epidermis) to determine whether theexogenously expressed TGM1, originating from HSV-TGM1, was correctlylocalized to the stratum granulosum, the tissue layer where endogenousTGM1 is expressed and functionally active. Mouse loricrin colocalizedwith human TGM1 in all HSV-TGM1-treated samples, while TGM1 was detectedin a more superficial layer than mouse integrin alpha-6. Together, thisdata demonstrates that HSV-TGM1 successfully transduced the targetedepidermal layer.

A short-term pharmacokinetics study was conducted in the tape strippedskin of BALB/c mice after topical administration of HSV-TGM1 (FIGS.8A-8C). Vector genomes in the transduced cells remained relativelystable over the course of the 48-hour study, indicated by similarnumbers of human TGM1 DNA copies between the 8- and 48-hour timepoints.Human TGM1 transcripts were detected as early as two hours after topicalapplication, and steadily increased over time, peaking 24 hours aftertreatment before declining (while remaining detectable) at 48 hours.Similar transgene kinetics were observed at the protein level, asassessed by immunofluorescence.

The safety and feasibility of repeated in vivo vector applications usingtwo different dosing intervals (Days 1 and 3 vs. Days 1 and 12) was nextinvestigated. Briefly, mice were tape stripped and treated topicallywith HSV-TGM1 (or vehicle control) on Day 1. Skin tissues from a firstcohort of animals were harvested on Day 3 to act as positive (HSV-TGM1)and negative (vehicle) controls. Additional animal cohorts were re-tapestripped and re-treated topically with HSV-TGM1 on Days 3 or 12, withtissues subsequently harvested on Days 5 and 14, respectively.

Histological examination of skin samples found no obvious signs oftoxicity or tissue reorganization, including fibrosis, necrosis, oracute inflammation, in any of the single or repeat HSV-TGM1-treatedsamples (FIG. 9A). High vector genome copy numbers were detected 48hours after a single administration of HSV-TGM1; comparable genome copynumbers were also detected 48 hours after a repeated HSV-TGM1 doseadministered at either Day 3 or Day 12 (FIG. 9B). Similar human TGM1transcript levels were detected after 48 hours in animals receiving asingle HSV-TGM1 dose on Day 1 or a second dose on Days 3 or 12 (FIG.9C).

Human TGM1 protein levels were qualitatively measured. Epidermallocalization was assessed by colocalization with mouse loricrin.Significant levels of TGM1 protein, as well as proper epidermallocalization, were detected in skin tissue biopsies harvested from micetreated either once or twice with HSV-TGM1 (FIG. 9D). While somevariability was observed in TGM1 transcript numbers in these mousecohorts, no gross differences in TGM1 protein expression were observedby immunofluorescence after single vs. repeat administration ofHSV-TGM1.

Toxicity and biodistribution of HSV-TGM1 were evaluated in a GoodLaboratory Practice (GLP) repeat-dose study in male and female BALB/cmice (Table 1). Animals were dosed once a week for five weeks withtopical HSV-TGM1 (group 2) or vehicle control gel (group 1) after skinpermeabilization via tape stripping. Six animals/sex/group wereadministered one dose on Day 1 and necropsied on Day 3. Sixanimals/sex/group were dosed on Days 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 and necropsiedon Day 30. All remaining surviving animals were dosed on Days 1, 8, 15,22, and 29, and were then subjected to a 33-day recovery phase beforenecropsy.

TABLE 1 Design of the GLP repeat-dose biodistribution and toxicity studyNo. of Animals^(a) Dose Level Group No. Male Female (PFU/application) 1(Vehicle Control)^(b) 18 18 0 2 (HSV-TGM1) 18 18 1.07 × 10⁹ PFU = plaqueforming unit ^(a)Animals designated for interim sacrifice (sixanimals/sex/group) were euthanized on Day 3 of the dosing phase. Animalsdesignated for terminal necropsy (six animals/sex/group) were euthanizedon Day 30 of the dosing phase. All remaining surviving animals underwenta 33-day recovery phase following completion of dose administration andwere euthanized on Day 34 of the recovery phase (Day 63 of the dosingphase). ^(b)Group 1 was administered vehicle control formulated in gelexcipient only.

Assessment of toxicity was based on mortality, clinical observations,body weights, food consumption, dermal observations, and clinical andanatomic pathology. No HSV-TGM1-related mortality, clinicalobservations, body weight or food consumption changes, macroscopicfindings, or effects on organ weight parameters were noted. All animalssurvived until their scheduled necropsy. Microscopic examination waslimited to select tissues, including application/dose site, sternum withbone, bone marrow, brain, epididymis, heart, kidneys, liver, lungs,axillary lymph node, inguinal lymph node, ovaries, oviducts, prostate,spleen, testes, thymus, and uterus with cervix. Microscopic findingslocalized to the treated skin site, including hyperkeratosis, epithelialhyperplasia, inflammation, edema, and fibrosis, were evaluated at theinterim and terminal sacrifices. These findings were consistent withrepair following abrasion and were considered related to the dosingprocedure. At the recovery sacrifice, most animals exhibited completereversibility of the dosing procedure-related microscopic findings. Assuch, the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for topicalapplication of HSV-TGM1 was found to be 1.07×10⁹ PFU/day.

Blood and tissue samples were analyzed by qPCR for the determination ofHSV-TGM1 biodistribution. Nearly all blood and tissue samples collectedfrom the vehicle control animals (Group 1) over the three intervals werenegative for HSV-TGM1, except for six dose site samples. A root causeanalysis indicated that a contamination occurred during the preparationof vehicle specifically used for these 6 animals. Detection of highlevels of HSV-TGM1 in Group 2 animals was generally limited to the dosesite, with no pronounced accumulation of the vector in other analyzedtissues. Vector persistence was minimal, as indicated by low-to-negativedetection of vector copies obtained in samples analyzed from recoveryphase animals.

In vivo studies demonstrated that both single and repeated topicalHSV-TGM1 administration induced TGM1 protein expression in the targetepidermal layer without triggering fibrosis, necrosis, or acuteinflammation. Toxicity and biodistribution assessments uponrepeat-dosing indicated that HSV-TGM1 was well tolerated and restrictedto the dose site. Without wishing to be bound by theory, these resultsprovide a proof-of-concept for the use of a recombinant herpes virus asa gene therapy platform for safely and non-invasively treatingichthyosis.

1.-116. (canceled)
 117. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising: (a) aherpes simplex virus comprising recombinant herpes simplex virus genome,wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises one ormore polynucleotides encoding an ichthyosis-associated polypeptide; and(b) a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein theichthyosis-associated polypeptide is selected from the group consistingof a 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide(ABHD5), an Aldehyde dehydrogenase family 3 member A2 polypeptide(ALDH3A2), an Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide(ALOX12B), a Hydroperoxide isomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide (ALOXE3), anAP-1 complex subunit sigma-1A polypeptide (AP1S1), an Arylsulfatase Epolypeptide (ARSE), a Caspase-14 polypeptide (CASP14), a Corneodesmosinpolypeptide (CDSN), a Ceramide synthase 3 polypeptide (CERS3), aCarbohydrate sulfotransferase 8 polypeptide (CHST8), a Claudin-1polypeptide (CLDN1), a Cystatin-A polypeptide (CSTA), a Cytochrome P4504F22 polypeptide (CYP4F22), a3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide (EBP), anElongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 4 polypeptide(ELOVL4), a Filaggrin polypeptide (FLG), a Filaggrin 2 polypeptide(FLG2), a Gap junction beta-2 polypeptide (GJB2), a Gap junction beta-3polypeptide (GJB3), a Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide (GJB4), a Gapjunction beta-6 polypeptide (GJB6), a 3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductasepolypeptide (KDSR), a Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 1 polypeptide(KRT1), a Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide (KRT2),a Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 9 polypeptide (KRT9), a Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 10 polypeptide (KRT10), a Lipase member N polypeptide(LIPN), a Loricrin polypeptide (LOR), a Membrane-bound transcriptionfactor site-2 protease polypeptide (MBTPS2), a Magnesium transporterNIPA4 polypeptide (NIPAL4), a Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptide (NSDHL), a Peroxisomaltargeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide (PEX7), a D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase polypeptide (PHGDH), a Phytanoyl-CoA dioxygenase,peroxisomal polypeptide (PHYH), Patatin-like phospholipasedomain-containing protein 1 polypeptide (PNPLA1), a Proteasomematuration protein polypeptide (POMP), a Phosphoserine aminotransferasepolypeptide (PSAT1), a Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 9Cmember 7 polypeptide (SDR9C7), a Serpin B8 polypeptide (SERPINB8), aLong-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide (SLC27A4), aSynaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide (SNAP29), a Suppressor oftumorigenicity 14 protein polypeptide (ST14), a Steryl-sulfatasepolypeptide (STS), a Sulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide (SULT2B1), aVacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 33B polypeptide (VPS33B),and a CAAX prenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide (ZMPSTE24).
 118. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 117, wherein the herpes simplexvirus comprising the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome isreplication defective.
 119. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 117,wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome is a recombinanttype 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) genome, a recombinant type 2 herpessimplex virus (HSV-2) genome, or any derivatives thereof.
 120. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 119, wherein the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome is a recombinant type 1 herpes simplex virus(HSV-1) genome.
 121. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 117,wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome has been engineeredto reduce or eliminate expression of one or more toxic herpes simplexvirus genes.
 122. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 117, whereinthe recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in a herpes simplex virus gene selected from the groupconsisting of Infected Cell Protein (ICP) 0, ICP4, ICP22, ICP27, ICP47,thymidine kinase (tk), Long Unique Region (UL) 41, and UL55.
 123. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 117, wherein the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome does not comprise a polynucleotide encoding aCollagen alpha-1 (VII) chain polypeptide, a Lysyl hydroxylase 3polypeptide, and a Keratin type I cytoskeletal 17 polypeptide.
 124. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 117, wherein theichthyosis-associated polypeptide is not a transglutaminase (TGM)polypeptide.
 125. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 117, whereinthe recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in one or both copies of the ICP4 gene.
 126. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 117, wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome comprises an inactivating mutation in the ICP22 gene.
 127. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 117, wherein the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises the one or more polynucleotides encodingthe ichthyosis-associated polypeptide within one or both of the ICP4viral gene loci.
 128. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 117,wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises the one ormore polynucleotides encoding the ichthyosis-associated polypeptidewithin the ICP22 viral gene locus.
 129. The pharmaceutical compositionof claim 117, wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomecomprises the one or more polynucleotides encoding theichthyosis-associated polypeptide within the UL41 viral gene locus,within one or both of the ICP0 viral gene loci, within the ICP27 viralgene locus, within the ICP47 viral gene locus, and/or within the UL55viral gene locus.
 130. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 117,wherein the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide comprises a sequencehaving at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to an aminoacid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 104-152or
 155. 131. A method of providing prophylactic, palliative, ortherapeutic relief to one or more signs or symptoms of congenitalichthyosis in a subject in need thereof, the method comprisingadministering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising: (a) a herpes simplex virus comprisingrecombinant herpes simplex virus genome, wherein the recombinant herpessimplex virus genome comprises one or more polynucleotides encoding anichthyosis-associated polypeptide; and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient, wherein the ichthyosis-associated polypeptide is selectedfrom the group consisting of a 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphateO-acyltransferase ABHD5 polypeptide (ABHD5), an Aldehyde dehydrogenasefamily 3 member A2 polypeptide (ALDH3A2), an Arachidonate12-lipoxygenase 12R-type polypeptide (ALOX12B), a Hydroperoxideisomerase ALOXE3 polypeptide (ALOXE3), an AP-1 complex subunit sigma-1Apolypeptide (AP1S1), an Arylsulfatase E polypeptide (ARSE), a Caspase-14polypeptide (CASP14), a Corneodesmosin polypeptide (CDSN), a Ceramidesynthase 3 polypeptide (CERS3), a Carbohydrate sulfotransferase 8polypeptide (CHST8), a Claudin-1 polypeptide (CLDN1), a Cystatin-Apolypeptide (CSTA), a Cytochrome P450 4F22 polypeptide (CYP4F22), a3-beta-hydroxysteroid-Delta(8),Delta(7)-isomerase polypeptide (EBP), anElongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 4 polypeptide(ELOVL4), a Filaggrin polypeptide (FLG), a Filaggrin 2 polypeptide(FLG2), a Gap junction beta-2 polypeptide (GJB2), a Gap junction beta-3polypeptide (GJB3), a Gap junction beta-4 polypeptide (GJB4), a Gapjunction beta-6 polypeptide (GJB6), a 3-ketodihydrosphingosine reductasepolypeptide (KDSR), a Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 1 polypeptide(KRT1), a Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 2 epidermal polypeptide (KRT2),a Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 9 polypeptide (KRT9), a Keratin, type Icytoskeletal 10 polypeptide (KRT10), a Lipase member N polypeptide(LIPN), a Loricrin polypeptide (LOR), a Membrane-bound transcriptionfactor site-2 protease polypeptide (MBTPS2), a Magnesium transporterNIPA4 polypeptide (NIPAL4), a Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating polypeptide (NSDHL), a Peroxisomaltargeting signal 2 receptor polypeptide (PEX7), a D-3-phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase polypeptide (PHGDH), a Phytanoyl-CoA dioxygenase,peroxisomal polypeptide (PHYH), Patatin-like phospholipasedomain-containing protein 1 polypeptide (PNPLA1), a Proteasomematuration protein polypeptide (POMP), a Phosphoserine aminotransferasepolypeptide (PSAT1), a Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 9Cmember 7 polypeptide (SDR9C7), a Serpin B8 polypeptide (SERPINB8), aLong-chain fatty acid transport protein 4 polypeptide (SLC27A4), aSynaptosomal-associated protein 29 polypeptide (SNAP29), a Suppressor oftumorigenicity 14 protein polypeptide (ST14), a Steryl-sulfatasepolypeptide (STS), a Sulfotransferase 2B1 polypeptide (SULT2B1), aVacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 33B polypeptide (VPS33B),and a CAAX prenyl protease 1 homolog polypeptide (ZMPSTE24).
 132. Themethod of claim 131, wherein the congenital ichthyosis is selected fromthe group consisting of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis(ARCI), lamellar ichthyosis (LI), congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma(CIE), Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS), Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS),mental retardation, enteropathy, deafness, peripheral neuropathy,ichthyosis, and keratoderma (MEDNIK) syndrome, chondrodysplasia punctata1 (CDPX1), chondrodysplasia punctata 2 (CDPX2), peeling skin syndrome(PSS), neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis (NISCH) syndrome,ichthyosis vulgaris, keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID),palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK), palmoplantar keratoderma withsensorineural hearing loss (PPK/SNHL), epidermolytic palmoplantarkeratoderma (EPPK), erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV), Cloustonsyndrome, progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia, epidermolyticichthyosis (EI), superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis (SEI), loricrinkeratoderma, ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP)syndrome, Olmsted syndrome, congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiformnevus and limb defects (CHILD) syndrome, Refsum disease, Neu-Laxovasyndrome, keratosis linearis with ichthyosis congenita and sclerosingkeratoderma (KLICK) syndrome, ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS),cerebral dysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis, and palmoplantarkeratoderma (CEDNIK) syndrome, X-linked ichthyosis, arthrogryposis-renaldysfunction-cholestasis (ARC) syndrome, and restrictive dermopathy. 133.The method of claim 131, wherein the pharmaceutical composition isadministered topically, transdermally, subcutaneously, intradermally,orally, intranasally, intratracheally, sublingually, buccally, rectally,vaginally, via inhalation, intravenously, intraarterially,intramuscularly, intracardially, intraosseously, intraperitoneally,transmucosally, intravitreally, subretinally, intraarticularly,peri-articularly, locally, or epicutaneously to the subject.
 134. Themethod of claim 133, wherein the pharmaceutical composition isadministered topically, transdermally, or intradermally.
 135. The methodof claim 131, wherein the herpes simplex virus comprising therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome is replication defective. 136.The method of claim 131, wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virusgenome is a recombinant type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) genome, arecombinant type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) genome, or anyderivatives thereof.
 137. The method of claim 131, wherein therecombinant herpes simplex virus genome comprises an inactivatingmutation in a herpes simplex virus gene selected from the groupconsisting of Infected Cell Protein (ICP) 0, ICP4, ICP22, ICP27, ICP47,thymidine kinase (tk), Long Unique Region (UL) 41, and UL55.
 138. Themethod of claim 131, wherein the recombinant herpes simplex virus genomedoes not comprise a polynucleotide encoding a Collagen alpha-1 (VII)chain polypeptide, a Lysyl hydroxylase 3 polypeptide, and a Keratin typeI cytoskeletal 17 polypeptide.
 139. The method of claim 131, wherein theichthyosis-associated polypeptide is not a transglutaminase (TGM)polypeptide.
 140. The method of claim 131, wherein theichthyosis-associated polypeptide comprises a sequence having at least80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to an amino acid sequenceselected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 104-152 or 155.